Channel 5 has commissioned a four-part series, Britain By Steam, and will feature presenter, John Sergeant, actor Peter Davidson and the NYMR’s Paul Middleton (aka Piglet) travel from London to Scotland, using only the power of steam.

The trio will use steam boats, barges, cars, traction engines and steam locomotives to complete the journey whilst discovering the history of the machines they are travelling on.

In each episode, viewers will watch a variety of steam machines, history as well as great chats and laughter along the way.

The four part series, with each episode an hour long, will be broadcast on Channel 5 this spring.

Lucy Willis, Commissioning Editor, Unscripted, Channel 5 and Paramount+ said: “John, Peter and Piglet take us on an entertaining romp as they make their way from London to Scotland by steam. There’s lots of fun, the odd squabble or two and plenty of beautiful countryside, as the three of them face all sorts of trials and tribulations en route.”

Donna Clark, Managing Director for DSP, commented: “John, Peter and Piglet are a charming combination whose warm repartee makes this beautiful journey engaging and fun. They’ve loved getting their hands on these incredible steam machines.”

John Sergeant added: “This was one of the happiest assignments of my career: it was funny, fast and furious – great company and marvellous machines. If the viewers enjoy this programme as much as we did making it, this could be one of the highlights of my career. Letting off steam, with a group of friends, and a real sense of adventure – this was an unforgettable delight.”