Great British Railway Journeys

  

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Great British Railway Journeys9/15. At the former Midlothian mining village of Newtongrange, Michael meets the son of a miner whose name loomed large in the disputes of the 1970s and 1980s, 'Red' Mick McGahey. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Mar 28, 6:30 pmBBC TWO30 mins
Great British Railway JourneysPontyclun to Ebbw Vale Town: Michael Portillo travels from Pontyclun to Ebbw Vale in Wales, visiting the Royal Mint in Llantrisant and Cardiff Arms Park. [S]Fri, Mar 29, 12:00 amYesterday30 mins
Great British Railway JourneysNewport to Clevedon: Michael Portillo arrives in Newport, where he learns about the heroism of a young boy who was awarded the Albert Medal. [S]Fri, Mar 29, 12:30 amYesterday30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys10/15. Michael's rail journey through postwar Scotland takes him over the River Tay to Dundee on the trail of Joseph McKenzie, the father of modern Scottish photography. Also in HD. [S,AD]Fri, Mar 29, 6:30 pmBBC TWO30 mins
Great British Railway JourneysTaunton to Newton Abbot: Michael Portillo travels between Taunton and Newton Abbot, joining in with a fertility dance in Stogumber, and visiting a celebrated garden at Hestercombe. [S]Sat, Mar 30, 12:00 amYesterday30 mins
Great British Railway JourneysPlymouth to The Lizard: Travelling from Plymouth to the Lizard, Michael Portillo investigates the first radio signal to be sent across the Atlantic. [S]Sat, Mar 30, 12:30 amYesterday30 mins
Great British Railway JourneysAshford to Sevenoaks: Michael Portillo sets out from Ashford on a trip to Henley-on-Thames, lending a hand at a train maintenance plant that is home to High Speed 1 rolling stock. [S]Sun, Mar 31, 12:00 pmYesterday30 mins
Great British Railway JourneysEast Grinstead to Guildford: Michael Portillo travels from East Grinstead to Guildford, including a visit to Leith Hill Place to explore the compositions of Ralph Vaughan Williams. [S]Sun, Mar 31, 12:30 pmYesterday30 mins
Great British Railway JourneysWoking to Walton-on-Thames: Michael Portillo travels from Woking to Walton-on-Thames, uncovering the story of Britain's first purpose-built crematorium. [S]Sun, Mar 31, 1:00 pmYesterday30 mins
Great British Railway JourneysHampton Court to Teddington: Michael Portillo travels from Hampton Court to Teddington, viewing the world's longest grapevine and hearing about the birth of the Victorian era. [S]Sun, Mar 31, 1:30 pmYesterday30 mins
Great British Railway JourneysEgham to Henley-on-Thames: Michael Portillo's final leg begins in Egham, Surrey, where he visits a steam fair before making his way to Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire for a spot of rowing. [S]Sun, Mar 31, 2:00 pmYesterday30 mins
Great British Railway JourneysWexford to Wicklow: Michael Portillo begins a journey across Ireland, starting in the port of Wexford, where he takes to the seas in a 100-year-old lifeboat. [S]Sun, Mar 31, 2:30 pmYesterday30 mins
Great British Railway JourneysGreystones to Dublin: At Trinity College, Dublin, Michael Portillo discovers one of Ireland's greatest treasures, and also explores the house and gardens of Powerscourt in County Wicklow. [S]Sun, Mar 31, 3:00 pmYesterday30 mins
Great British Railway JourneysNavan to Mullingar: Michael Portillo continues his journey across Ireland, travelling from Navan to Mullingar, where he uncovers a controversial Victorian dig at the sacred Hill of Tara. [S]Sun, Mar 31, 3:30 pmYesterday30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys11/15. Michael Portillo twists and shouts through postwar Liverpool. Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Apr 1, 6:30 pmBBC TWO30 mins
Great British Railway JourneysHull to Malton: Michael Portillo embarks on the first leg of a journey from East Yorkshire to Caernarfon, beginning by travelling from Hull to Malton. [S]Tue, Apr 2, 12:00 amYesterday30 mins
Great British Railway JourneysYork to Frizinghall: Michael Portillo conducts important research in an historic York tea room, discovers Leeds' textile heritage, and investigates Bradford's musical heritage. [S]Tue, Apr 2, 12:30 amYesterday30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys12/15. Michael Portillo reaches the jet age in the Derby suburb of Peartree, where he tours the engineering colossus Rolls-Royce. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Apr 2, 6:30 pmBBC TWO30 mins
Great British Railway JourneysSheffield to Nantwich: Michael Portillo travels to the steel city of Sheffield where he discovers an early 20th century steam engine, before heading to Nantwich. [S]Wed, Apr 3, 12:00 amYesterday30 mins
Great British Railway JourneysLiverpool to Dolgarrog: Michael Portillo travels between Liverpool and Wales, finding a miniature tank engine made by Frank Hornby and visiting the ruins of Gwrych Castle. [S]Wed, Apr 3, 12:30 amYesterday30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys13/15. Michael Portillo's postwar journey from Merseyside to Teesside resumes at Brayford Pool in Lincoln, where England's oldest canal, the Fossdyke, meets the city of Lincoln. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Apr 3, 6:30 pmBBC TWO30 mins
Great British Railway JourneysCriccieth to Caernarfon: In Snowdonia, Michael Portillo braves the fastest zip line in the world - 1,500 feet across a quarry - as he begins the last leg of his journey to Caernarfon. [S]Thu, Apr 4, 12:00 amYesterday30 mins
Great British Railway JourneysWarrington to Preston: Michael Portillo sets off on a trip through Britain's industrial heartlands in the footsteps of George V, beginning by travelling from Warrington to Preston. [S]Thu, Apr 4, 12:30 amYesterday30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys14/15. Michael Portillo is in York, a paradise for rail enthusiasts. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Apr 4, 6:30 pmBBC TWO30 mins
Great British Railway JourneysBlackburn to Manchester: Michael Portillo catches a glimpse of Edwardian life on celluloid and marvels at how factory workers and schoolchildren alike were drawn to seek fame on film. [S]Fri, Apr 5, 12:00 amYesterday30 mins
Great British Railway JourneysManchester to Elsecar: Michael Portillo visits Heaton Park in Manchester, where one of the first open air concerts was held in 1909, before travelling on to the town of Oldham. [S]Fri, Apr 5, 12:30 amYesterday30 mins

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Great British Railway Journeys15/15. Michael Portillo visits the headquarters of an international horse welfare organisation. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Dec 14, 1:20 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys14/15. Michael learns how the life of a great British composer was shaped by Suffolk and the sea. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Dec 13, 1:45 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys14/15. Michael learns how the life of a great British composer was shaped by Suffolk and the sea. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Dec 12, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys13/15. Michael visits the factory of the world's oldest supplier of metal-framed windows. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Dec 12, 12:50 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys13/15. Michael visits the factory of the world's oldest supplier of metal-framed windows. Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Dec 11, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys12/15. On this leg, Michael alights at Limehouse in east London for Cable Street, which became the focus of Britain's fight against fascism in the 1930s. Also in HD. [S,AD]Fri, Dec 8, 1:20 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys12/15. On this leg, Michael alights at Limehouse in east London for Cable Street, which became the focus of Britain's fight against fascism in the 1930s. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Dec 7, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys11/15. Michael treads the boards as he uncovers the political message behind a play. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Dec 7, 1:20 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys11/15. Michael treads the boards as he uncovers the political message behind a play. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Dec 6, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys10/15. Michael Portillo crosses the county line from Devon into Somerset. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Dec 6, 12:35 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys10/15. Michael Portillo crosses the county line from Devon into Somerset. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Dec 5, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys9/15. The Dartmouth Steam Railway takes Michael Portillo to the beautiful home of Agatha Christie, in the company of her great-grandson, James Prichard. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Dec 5, 12:45 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys9/15. The Dartmouth Steam Railway takes Michael Portillo to the beautiful home of Agatha Christie, in the company of her great-grandson, James Prichard. Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Dec 4, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys8/15. Out on the rugged moor, Michael Portillo hears how the celebrated author Daphne du Maurier captivated readers between the wars with her tales of smuggling at the Jamaica Inn. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Nov 30, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys7/15. In the countryside surrounding Truro, Michael finds the historic estate of Trewithen. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Nov 30, 1:20 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys7/15. In the countryside surrounding Truro, Michael finds the historic estate of Trewithen. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Nov 29, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys6/15. Michael Portillo explores the West Country between the wars. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Nov 29, 12:40 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys6/15. Michael Portillo explores the West Country between the wars. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Nov 28, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys5/15. Michael Portillo's journey ends at Loch Ness, where he joins the Deep Scan research team as they scour the deep for signs of the elusive monster. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Nov 28, 1:15 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys5/15. Michael Portillo's journey ends at Loch Ness, where he joins the Deep Scan research team as they scour the deep for signs of the elusive monster. Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Nov 27, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys4/15. Stopping at Dundee, Michael Portillo heads for Glamis Castle, where Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the Queen Mother, grew up. Also in HD. [S,AD]Fri, Nov 24, 1:35 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys3/15. Michael Portillo's railway journey through 1930s Britain from Newcastle to Loch Ness reaches Falkirk in Scotland. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Nov 23, 1:50 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys3/15. Michael Portillo's railway journey through 1930s Britain from Newcastle to Loch Ness reaches Falkirk in Scotland. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Nov 22, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys2/15. Steered by his 1936 Bradshaw's Guide, Michael Portillo is in Northumbria en route to the Highlands. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Nov 22, 3:25 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys2/15. Steered by his 1936 Bradshaw's Guide, Michael Portillo is in Northumbria en route to the Highlands. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Nov 21, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys1/15. Beginning just outside Newcastle in Jarrow, Michael Portillo uncovers the desperation which led 200 men to march 300 miles to Westminster to petition the government for work. Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Nov 20, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys14/15. Michael heads across the Welsh mountains of Snowdonia to the coastal towns of Porthmadog, Portmeirion and Barmouth. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Nov 16, 1:20 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys13/15. Michael Portillo continues his 1936 railway tour of north Wales in the city of Bangor. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Nov 15, 1:20 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys12/15. Michael's 1930s Bradshaw's-inspired railway tour of north Wales takes him to a coast lined by magnificent castles and sweeping bays. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Nov 14, 1:15 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys11/15. Michael is in Crewe, a town steeped in railway history and immortalised in the music hall. Also in HD. [S,AD]Fri, Nov 10, 1:50 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys11/15. Michael is in Crewe, a town steeped in railway history and immortalised in the music hall. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Nov 9, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys9/15. Steered by his Bradshaw's guide, Michael Portillo heads for the village of Perry Green. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Nov 8, 1:45 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys9/15. Steered by his Bradshaw's guide, Michael Portillo heads for the village of Perry Green. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Nov 7, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys8/15. Michael Portillo's Bradshaw travels resume at Potters Bar in leafy Hertfordshire. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Nov 7, 1:05 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys8/15. Michael Portillo's Bradshaw travels resume at Potters Bar in leafy Hertfordshire. Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Nov 6, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys7/15. Michael Portillo discovers the Essex origins of the BBC and joins the Women's Land Army. Also in HD. [S,AD]Fri, Nov 3, 1:30 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys7/15. Michael Portillo discovers the Essex origins of the BBC and joins the Women's Land Army. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Nov 2, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys6/15. Armed with his 1930s Bradshaw's, Michael Portillo explores East Anglia between the wars. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Nov 1, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys5/15. Michael is heading for Farnborough, Hampshire, famous today for its airshow and home to what was then the Royal Aircraft Establishment. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Nov 1, 1:50 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys5/15. Michael is heading for Farnborough, Hampshire, famous today for its airshow and home to what was then the Royal Aircraft Establishment. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Oct 31, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys4/15. Michael Portillo resumes his tour of the Home Counties in the picturesque and historic county town of Guildford. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Oct 31, 1:00 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys3/15. Michael Portillo heads for leafy Hatch End, where he investigates an illustrator whose work was so popular in the 1920s and 30s that his name entered the English dictionary. Also in HD. [S,AD]Fri, Oct 27, 12:55 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys3/15. Michael Portillo heads for leafy Hatch End, where he investigates an illustrator whose work was so popular in the 1920s and 30s that his name entered the English dictionary. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Oct 26, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys2/15. Michael Portillo continues his travels at Stoke Mandeville in Buckinghamshire. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Oct 26, 12:55 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys2/15. Michael Portillo continues his travels at Stoke Mandeville in Buckinghamshire. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Oct 25, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys1/15. Michael Portillo strikes out on another series of railway journeys, starting with a tour of the Home Counties and beyond in the city of dreaming spires, Oxford. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Oct 25, 1:50 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys1/15. Michael Portillo strikes out on another series of railway journeys, starting with a tour of the Home Counties and beyond in the city of dreaming spires, Oxford. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Oct 24, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys15/15. Michael Portillo visits the headquarters of an international horse welfare organisation. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Mar 30, 1:10 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys15/15. Michael Portillo visits the headquarters of an international horse welfare organisation. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Mar 29, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great British Railway Journeys14/15. Michael learns how the life of a great British composer was shaped by Suffolk and the sea. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Mar 29, 1:25 amBBC FOUR30 mins