Michael Portillo explores the evolution of railway networks across Great Britain and Ireland, using a 19th-century guidebook to uncover the dramatic changes that have shaped each destination.
Michael Portillo embarks on a nostalgic train journey across the UK, relying on a vintage Bradshaw's Guide to explore the evolving towns and uncover the striking contrasts between past and present.
Aired: Apr 7, 2025Michael Portillo embarks on a railway journey to discover the rich history an...
2. Hildenborough to Robertsbridge
Aired: Apr 8, 2025Michael Portillo's rail journey explores the historic Weald region of south e...
Aired: Apr 9, 2025Michael Portillo embarks on a railway journey through the picturesque Weald r...
4. Gatwick Airport to Royal Tunbridge Wells
Aired: Apr 10, 2025Michael Portillo's rail journey explores the breathtaking Weald countryside i...
Aired: Apr 11, 2025Michael Portillo's railway journey through the picturesque Weald region, situ...
Aired: Apr 14, 2025Michael Portillo embarks on a scenic railway journey through the breathtaking...
7. St Bees to Grange-over-Sands
Aired: Apr 15, 2025Michael Portillo's railway journey takes him along the picturesque Cumbrian C...
Aired: Apr 16, 2025Michael Portillo's journey follows the railway through Cumbria and Dumfriessh...
Aired: Apr 17, 2025Michael Portillo's journey explores Cumbria and Dumfriesshire's picturesque c...
Aired: Apr 18, 2025Michael completes his journey from Cumbria to Dumfriesshire by crossing the S...
Aired: Apr 21, 2025Michael Portillo reenacts the Battle of Shrewsbury, delves into the town's st...
Aired: Apr 22, 2025Michael Portillo explores Ironbridge Gorge, a hub of 18th-century innovation ...
Aired: Apr 23, 2025Michael Portillo travels on a barge along the Dudley Canal, unearths an ancie...
14. Birmingham New Street to Wednesbury
Aired: Apr 24, 2025Michael Portillo explores Birmingham, starting with a tour of the HS2 terminu...
15. Solihull to Birmingham International
Aired: Apr 25, 2025Michael Portillo concludes his Midlands tour in Solihull, the birthplace of L...
Aired: Apr 28, 2025Michael Portillo explores the historic sites of Essex, starting with Epping F...
17. Romford to the Blackwater Estuary
Aired: Apr 29, 2025Michael ventures to Romford, exploring a cutting-edge rail operating centre b...
Aired: Apr 30, 2025Michael ventures into Chelmsford, Essex, where he discovers the Bishop's rema...
Aired: May 1, 2025Michael visits Terling Place, a grand country house in the Essex countryside,...
20. Colchester to Chappel and Wakes Colne
Aired: May 2, 2025Michael's exploration of Essex is nearing its end, as he stops in Colchester,...
Appearances
Seasons: 16
Current Status: Returning Series
Network: BBC Two
Production Country: United Kingdom
Genres:Documentary
