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Ian Hislop Goes Off The Rails

20081h MovieDocumentary

Ian Hislop takes a look at the notorious Beeching Report of 1963, which led to the closure of a third of the nation's railway lines and forced thousands of people onto the road.

Where to watch

BBC iPlayer

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast

Ian Hislop

Self - Presenter

Richard Beeching

Self (archive footage)

Trevor Knight

Self - Former Railway Worker

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Ian Hislop Goes Off The Rails — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ian Hislop Goes Off The Rails?

Ian Hislop Goes Off The Rails is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Ian Hislop Goes Off The Rails on Netflix?

No, Ian Hislop Goes Off The Rails is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is Ian Hislop Goes Off The Rails on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Ian Hislop Goes Off The Rails isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on BBC iPlayer instead.

Where can I watch Ian Hislop Goes Off The Rails for free?

Ian Hislop Goes Off The Rails is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.