Channel 4 takes a festive journey on An Alpine Train at Christmas (w/t)

New single documentary gains behind the scenes access to one of Europe’s most scenic railway journeys.

Climb aboard for a Christmas treat, as Channel 4 takes a ride on one of the most picturesque trains in the world. In this seasonal special voiced by Hugh Bonneville, we book a ticket on the illustrious Bernina Express and experience some festive magic along the way. We follow the journey as the train travels from Chur, Switzerland's oldest town, through some of the most spectacular, steep and stunning Alpine landscapes in Europe, ending in the beautiful town of Tirano in Italy. En route, we visit some of the people who live and work with the mountains of the Alps as their backdrop.

An Alpine Train at Christmas (w/t)is a 1 x 60’ special for Channel 4 from Salford-based indie King of Sunshine Productions with GroupM Motion Entertainment. The special is executive produced by Sohail Shah, Managing Director of King of Sunshine Productions, and Series Producer is Ben Sheldon. Deep Sehgal is Executive Producer for GroupM Motion Entertainment. The programme is commissioned by Channel 4’s Jasper Hone, Commissioning Executive, Lifestyle, and Jo Street, Head of Lifestyle.

Channel 4’s Jasper Hone comments: “It’s a bucket list railway ride for many, so we’re delighted to share with viewers access to see how this scenic Alpine train ride prepares for the Christmas holiday season. One of many festive highlights to indulge in this December on Channel 4.”

King of Sunshine Productions MD Sohail Shah comments: “The Bernina Express covers one of the most beautiful train routes in the world, and this behind-the-scenes look will be an absolute Christmas treat for Channel 4 viewers.”

Deep Sehgal, Executive Producer for GroupM Motion Entertainment adds: “This promises to be a really atmospheric and magical journey, and exactly what you want at Christmas. It’s an absolute pleasure to be aboard!”

The programme was funded by Channel 4 and GroupM Motion Entertainment’s Diverse Indies Fund. The Diverse Indies Fund was set up to support small and medium-sized ethnically diverse-owned independent production companies to produce new projects. The fund is overseen by Vivienne Molokwu, Senior Commissioning Editor at Channel 4, with Deep Sehgal, Head of Creative Diversity at GroupM Motion Entertainment.

An Alpine Train at Christmas (w/t) will premiere this December on Channel 4.

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