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: Jan 4, 2010Michael embarks on a journey from Liverpool to Eccles, tracing the world's fi...
Aired: Jan 5, 2010Michael ventures to Manchester to uncover more about the life of George Brads...
Aired: Jan 6, 2010In the next episode, Michael embarks on a thrilling adventure, reliving the p...
Aired: Jan 7, 2010In the next episode, Michael embarks on a quest to find the last remaining li...
Aired: Jan 8, 2010The next episode takes Michael on a thrilling adventure, as he explores the r...
Aired: Jan 11, 2010Michael delves into the history of the temperance movement in Preston, discov...
Aired: Jan 12, 2010Michael revisits the Settle-Carlisle line to uncover its transformation since...
Aired: Jan 13, 2010A culinary and cultural journey unfolds as Michael embarks on a scenic steamb...
Aired: Jan 14, 2010In the next episode, Michael ventures into the untamed lands of Carlisle, enc...
Aired: Jan 15, 2010In the next episode, Michael embarks on a thrilling adventure in Scotland, st...
Aired: Jan 18, 2010Michael discovers a delightful surprise for GWR workers in Swindon, indulges ...
12. Yatton to Weston Super Mare
Aired: Jan 19, 2010Michael indulges in the region's signature strawberries, ventures into Chedda...
Aired: Jan 20, 2010In the next episode, Michael uncovers the unique microclimate of Torquay, tak...
Aired: Jan 21, 2010In the next episode, Michael embarks on a fascinating journey to Cornwall, wh...
Aired: Jan 22, 2010In the next episode, Michael embarks on a thrilling adventure, tracing the hi...
Aired: Jan 25, 2010Michael explores the breathtaking Duke of Devonshire's stables in Buxton, the...
17. Cromford to Burton-on-Trent
Aired: Jan 26, 2010In the next episode, Michael embarks on a journey to explore Britain's indust...
Aired: Jan 27, 2010In the next episode, Michael explores the Midlands, where he encounters the q...
Aired: Jan 28, 2010In the next episode, Michael time-travels to the Coventry Blitz, encounters a...
Aired: Jan 29, 2010Michael Portillo embarks on four epic journeys to explore the impact of railw...
Appearances
Seasons: 16
Current Status: Returning Series
Network: BBC Two
Production Country: United Kingdom
Genres:Documentary
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