Great Continental Railway Journeys

  

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Great Continental Railway JourneysMichael celebrates Midsummer in Marielund and learns to decorate a Dala horse in Mora. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Mar 20, 1:45 amBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Continental Railway JourneysMichael celebrates Midsummer in Marielund and learns to decorate a Dala horse in Mora. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Mar 19, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Continental Railway JourneysMichael travels through Austria and the Czech Republic, exploring a dark era in history. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Mar 19, 1:00 amBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Continental Railway JourneysMichael travels through Austria and the Czech Republic, exploring a dark era in history. Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Mar 18, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Continental Railway JourneysIn Palermo, Michael takes in the art and architecture of the futurists and feasts on a Sicilian speciality - spaghetti and sardines. Also in HD. [S,AD]Fri, Mar 15, 1:35 amBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Continental Railway JourneysIn Palermo, Michael takes in the art and architecture of the futurists and feasts on a Sicilian speciality - spaghetti and sardines. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Mar 14, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Continental Railway JourneysMichael hears how new rail lines transported spectators to the Nazi Olympic Games of 1936. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Mar 14, 1:05 amBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Continental Railway JourneysMichael hears how new rail lines transported spectators to the Nazi Olympic Games of 1936. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Mar 13, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Continental Railway JourneysBeginning in historic Orleans, Michael follows his Bradshaw's guide to the magnificent stained-glass windows of the Cathedral of Sainte-Croix, which tell the story of Joan of Arc. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Mar 13, 12:50 amBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Continental Railway JourneysBeginning in historic Orleans, Michael follows his Bradshaw's guide to the magnificent stained-glass windows of the Cathedral of Sainte-Croix, which tell the story of Joan of Arc. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Mar 12, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Continental Railway JourneysMichael Portillo sports a modern edition of his Bradshaw's Handbook as he heads for Spain. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Mar 12, 1:55 amBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Continental Railway JourneysMichael Portillo sports a modern edition of his Bradshaw's Handbook as he heads for Spain. Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Mar 11, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys9/10. Michael Portillo embarks on a thousand-mile rail journey from Stockholm to the Arctic. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Jan 4, 1:00 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys10/10. Michael Portillo continues his journey from Stockholm to the Arctic Circle. On the way he decorates a Dala horse and learns how Sweden created a welfare state. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Jan 3, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys8/10. Michael continues his railway journey from Sicily's capital, Palermo, through the ancient town of Agrigento and the port of Siracusa to Europe's largest volcano, Mount Etna. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Jan 3, 1:35 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys8/10. Michael continues his railway journey from Sicily's capital, Palermo, through the ancient town of Agrigento and the port of Siracusa to Europe's largest volcano, Mount Etna. Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Jan 2, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys7/10. Michael's 1936 Bradshaw's Continental Railways Guide brings him to the Italian 'treasure island' of Sicily, full of natural beauty and 'scenery of the greatest charm'. Also in HD. [S,AD]Fri, Dec 30, 2:45 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys6/10. Michael continues his journey through Germany, guided by his 1936 Bradshaw's Guide. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Dec 29, 1:40 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys6/10. Michael continues his journey through Germany, guided by his 1936 Bradshaw's Guide. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Dec 28, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys5/10. Michael embarks on a rail journey through Germany, steered by his 1936 Bradshaw's guide. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Dec 28, 2:15 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys5/10. Michael embarks on a rail journey through Germany, steered by his 1936 Bradshaw's guide. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Dec 27, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys4/10. Michael travels across Paris, heading from Montparnasse to the cellars of Champagne. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Dec 27, 2:15 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys4/10. Michael travels across Paris, heading from Montparnasse to the cellars of Champagne. Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Dec 26, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys4/10. Michael travels across Paris, heading from Montparnasse to the cellars of Champagne. Also in HD. [S,AD]Fri, Dec 16, 1:00 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys4/10. Michael travels across Paris, heading from Montparnasse to the cellars of Champagne. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Dec 15, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys3/10. Michael travels from the chateaux of the Loire Valley to the heart of Champagne at Reims. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Dec 15, 1:35 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys3/10. Michael travels from the chateaux of the Loire Valley to the heart of Champagne at Reims. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Dec 14, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys2/10. Michael continues his journey through Spain, travelling north through Zaragoza to France. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Dec 14, 12:35 amBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys2/10. Michael continues his journey through Spain, travelling north through Zaragoza to France. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Dec 13, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys1/10. Michael Portillo visits the ancient kingdom of Spain, the land of his father, who was forced into exile by the fascist regime of General Francisco Franco. Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Dec 12, 7:45 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys10/10. At Goettingen University, Michael Portillo discovers two sides of student life at the turn of the 20th century. Also in HD. [S]Mon, Jul 20, 10:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys9/10. Michael Portillo travels from the Black Forest to Hanover, via Heidelberg, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and Goettingen University. Also in HD. [S]Mon, Jul 13, 10:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys6/10. Heading north to Gargnano, Michael discovers the romantic hideaway of a famous British writer and ends his journey with a boat trip across Lake Garda. Also in HD. [S]Sat, Jul 11, 11:55 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys5/10. Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway Guide in hand, Michael Portillo experiences Italy's need for speed in a state-of-the-art Maserati sports car. Also in HD. [S]Sat, Jul 4, 11:40 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys10/10. At Goettingen University, Michael Portillo discovers two sides of student life at the turn of the 20th century. [S]Mon, Jul 15, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys10/10. Prague to Munich - Part 2: Michael Portillo explores Bohemia and Bavaria, sampling the sulphurous waters of Marianske Lazne and riding a piece of German railway history. Also in HD. [AD,S]Wed, Jan 17, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys9/10. Prague to Munich - Part 1: Michael Portillo explores Bohemia and Bavaria, sampling the sulphurous waters of Marianske Lazne and riding a piece of German railway history. Also in HD. [AD,S]Tue, Jan 16, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys8/10. Copenhagen to Oslo: Part 2: Michael Portillo explores Scandinavia, braving one of the world's oldest rollercoasters, sampling a smorgasbord and test-driving a vintage Volvo. Also in HD. [AD,S]Mon, Jan 15, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys7/10. Copenhagen to Oslo: Part 1: Michael Portillo explores Scandinavia, braving one of the world's oldest rollercoasters, sampling a smorgasbord and test driving a vintage Volvo. Also in HD. [AD,S]Thu, Jan 11, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys6/10. Dresden to Kiel: Part 2: Michael Portillo explores Germany, the powerhouse of today's European Union. Also in HD. [AD,S]Wed, Jan 10, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys5/10. Dresden to Kiel: Part 1: Michael Portillo explores Germany, the powerhouse of today's European Union. Also in HD. [AD,S]Tue, Jan 9, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys4/10. Turin to Venice: Part 2: Michael Portillo takes the train from Turin to Casanova's capital of romance, Venice. Also in HD. [AD,S]Mon, Jan 8, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys3/10. Turin to Venice: Part 1: Michael Portillo takes the train from Turin to Venice. Along the way, he recreates the Italian Job and visits Shakespearean Verona. Also in HD. [AD,S]Fri, Jan 5, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys2/10. Madrid to Gibraltar: Part 2: Michael Portillo returns to his native Spain as he follows the railway lines travelled by the intrepid tourists of the Belle Epoque. Also in HD. [AD,S]Thu, Jan 4, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway Journeys1/10. Madrid to Gibraltar - Part 1: Michael Portillo returns to his native Spain as he follows the railway lines travelled by the intrepid tourists of the Belle Epoque. Also in HD. [AD,S]Tue, Jan 2, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway JourneysThe Black Forest to Hannover - Part 2: At Goettingen University, Michael Portillo discovers two sides of student life at the turn of the 20th century. Also in HD. [S]Sun, Dec 17, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway JourneysThe Black Forest to Hannover - Part 1: Michael Portillo travels from the Black Forest to Hanover, via Heidelberg, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and Goettingen University. Also in HD. [S]Sun, Dec 3, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway JourneysAthens to Thessaloniki - Part 1: Armed with his 1913 Continental Railway Guide, Michael Portillo embarks on a Greek odyssey from Athens's port of Piraeus to the city of Thessaloniki. Also in HD. [S]Fri, Nov 24, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway JourneysPisa to Lake Garda - Part 2: Heading north to Gargnano, Michael discovers the romantic hideaway of a famous British writer and ends his journey with a boat trip across Lake Garda. Also in HD. [S]Thu, Nov 23, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins
Great Continental Railway JourneysPisa to Lake Garda - Part 1: Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway Guide in hand, Michael Portillo experiences Italy's need for speed in a state-of-the-art Maserati sports car. Also in HD. [S]Wed, Nov 22, 7:30 pmBBC FOUR30 mins

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