Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railways (2014)

Episode Overview

Chris embarks on a winter journey aboard a train from Budapest, eager to uncover the real story behind Dracula and assess the condition of the railway systems that Bram Stoker vividly portrayed in his 1897 novel. His adventure takes him to a reputedly haunted forest, the birthplace of the notorious Vlad the Impaler, and culminates in Bucharest, where he explores the monumental structures built during Nicolae Ceausescu's dictatorship. Along the way, Chris delves into the eerie history and captivating landscapes of Transylvania.