Michael completes his journey from Cumbria to Dumfriesshire by crossing the Solway Firth into Scotland, where he explores the historic home of Scotland's renowned poet, Robert Burns, which has been beautifully preserved.
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
