Little Trains & Big Names with Peter Waterman

Little Trains & Big Names with Peter Waterman

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1 Season · 4 Episodes · Premiered October 19, 2023

Thenew four-part series with legendary music producer Pete Waterman which will explore the weird and wonderful world of miniature model railways on More 4.The idea for the series came from Waterman's lifelong fascination with railways. In addition to juggling his jam-packed schedule as one of the country's finest pop music auteurs, Waterman also considers himself a full-time model railway enthusiast.The series will see Waterman travel the country to link up with some of his famous friends who share his passion for all things miniature including Jools Holland, Eddie Izzard, James May and Francis Rossi.From getting an exclusive peek at extra special work of Holland's which is over 12 years in the making, to helping Status Quo's Rossi find inspiration for his very first layout, each guest will offer a new perspective on the joys of this wonderful pastime.As well as marvelling at his friends' models, Waterman will also be on the lookout for some new tips and tricks as he endeavours to complete his own brand-new model railway, a gigantic exhibition piece which he has just 6 months to build before it opens to the public.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

4 episodes
E01
Jools Holland
Thu, Oct 19 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
In the opening programme, Pete visits Jools Holland's loft to see a work of art 12 years in the making. He also works on a huge exhibition build destined for Chester Cathedral.
E02
Eddie Izzard
Thu, Oct 26 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
The music producer and keen railway modeller meets famous faces who share his passion for all things miniature, while also working on a huge exhibition build destined for Chester Cathedral. Eddie Izzard shows Pete two exhibition models that are steeped in her family history.
E03
Francis Rossi
Thu, Nov 2 2023 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
In this edition, he takes Status Quo's Francis Rossi down memory lane to inspire his first layout and works on a huge exhibition build destined for Chester Cathedral.
E04
James May
Thu, Nov 9 2023 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
James May shows Pete how to repair toy trains. Pete also works on a huge exhibition build destined for Chester Cathedral and here his new exhibition model receives a public launch.
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