Great Continental Railway Journeys background

Great Continental Railway Journeys

Season 1 Episode 4: Switzerland

Michael Portillo explores Switzerland's captivating train network, tracing the routes of Edwardian tourists. He travels from Basel to Zurich, uncovering the city's industrial past, and then ventures into the Swiss Alps to discover remarkable engineering feats. The journey concludes with...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 London to Monte Carlo

1. London to Monte Carlo

Aired: Nov 8, 2012

Michael Portillo embarks on a fascinating journey across Europe's rail networ...

Episode 2 Hungary to Austria

2. Hungary to Austria

Aired: Nov 15, 2012

Michael Portillo explores the former Austria-Hungary empire, following the Ha...

Episode 3 Berlin to the Rhine

3. Berlin to the Rhine

Aired: Nov 22, 2012

A scenic rail journey along the Rhine River awaits Michael Portillo, as he ex...

Episode 4 Switzerland

4. Switzerland

Aired: Nov 29, 2012

Michael Portillo explores Switzerland's captivating train network, tracing th...

Watch Now

Streaming in:

Brazil

  • BrazilBrazil
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom

Info about Great Continental Railway Journeys

Seasons: 8

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary