Great Australian Railway Journeys

  

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Great Australian Railway Journeys5/6. Inching his way across the Stony Creek Bridge on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, Michael marvels at the engineering expertise of the 1890s, when the line was built. Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Apr 29, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Australian Railway Journeys5/6. Inching his way across the Stony Creek Bridge on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, Michael marvels at the engineering expertise of the 1890s, when the line was built. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Apr 30, 12:50 amBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Australian Railway Journeys6/6. Michael crosses the Hawkesbury River and rides a solar-powered train. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Apr 30, 7:00 pmBBC FOUR60 mins
Great Australian Railway Journeys6/6. Michael crosses the Hawkesbury River and rides a solar-powered train. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, May 1, 2:20 amBBC FOUR60 mins

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Great Australian Railway JourneysMichael Portillo rides the legendary Ghan Railway. Also in HD. [S,SL]Fri, Sept 2, 1:45 amBBC TWO30 mins
Great Australian Railway JourneysMichael Portillo strikes west from waterside metropolis Sydney into the Blue Mountains. At Katoomba, Michael is in for the ride of his life on the steepest railway in the world. Also in HD. [S]Thu, Sept 1, 6:30 pmBBC TWO30 mins
Great Australian Railway JourneysIn Sydney, Michael investigates the origins of the city as a penal colony. Also in HD. [S]Tue, Aug 30, 6:30 pmBBC TWO30 mins
Great Australian Railway JourneysMichael meets orphaned joeys Tilly and Max at Brolga's Kangaroo Sanctuary. Also in HD. [S]Thu, Aug 25, 6:30 pmBBC TWO30 mins
Great Australian Railway JourneysMichael Portillo rides the legendary Ghan Railway. Also in HD. [S]Tue, Aug 23, 6:30 pmBBC TWO30 mins
Great Australian Railway Journeys1/6. Michael Portillo ventures down under to ride aboard the legendary Ghan Railway. At Bond Springs Cattle Station, Michael discovers the story of cattle king Sidney Kidman. Also in HD. [S]Wed, Aug 10, 6:00 pmBBC TWO60 mins
Great Australian Railway Journeys6/6. Michael crosses the Hawkesbury River and rides a solar-powered train. Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Aug 9, 7:00 pmBBC TWO60 mins
Great Australian Railway Journeys5/6. Inching his way across the Stony Creek Bridge on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, Michael marvels at the engineering expertise of the 1890s, when the line was built. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Aug 3, 7:00 pmBBC TWO60 mins
Great Australian Railway Journeys4/6. Michael discovers the story behind the Ashes at the hallowed Melbourne Cricket Ground. Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Aug 2, 7:00 pmBBC TWO60 mins
Great Australian Railway Journeys3/6. Michael rides the transcontinental Indian Pacific Railway from Adelaide to Perth. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Jul 29, 7:00 pmBBC TWO60 mins
Great Australian Railway Journeys2/6. Michael Portillo heads west into the Blue Mountains and travels 570 miles to Broken Hill. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Jul 28, 7:00 pmBBC TWO60 mins
Great Australian Railway Journeys1/6. Michael Portillo ventures down under to ride aboard the legendary Ghan Railway. At Bond Springs Cattle Station, Michael discovers the story of cattle king Sidney Kidman. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Jul 27, 7:00 pmBBC TWO60 mins
Great Australian Railway JourneysMichael Portillo continues his rail exploration of Queensland, Australia, from the tropical rainforest to the Great Barrier Reef. Also in HD. [S]Fri, Jul 24, 6:30 pmBBC TWO30 mins
Great Australian Railway JourneysFrom tropical rainforest to the Great Barrier Reef, Michael Portillo navigates his way by rail through Queensland, Australia with the aid of his 1913 Bradshaw's Guide. Also in HD. [S]Thu, Jul 23, 6:30 pmBBC TWO30 mins
Great Australian Railway JourneysMichael Portillo continues his exploration of southeast Australia in Melbourne, Victoria, guided by his 1913 Bradshaw. Also in HD. [S]Wed, Jul 22, 6:30 pmBBC TWO30 mins
Great Australian Railway JourneysMichael Portillo crosses the south east of Australia, from the seat of government in Canberra to the multi-ethnic heart of its second largest city, Melbourne, in the state of Victoria. Also in HD. [S]Tue, Jul 21, 6:30 pmBBC TWO30 mins
Great Australian Railway JourneysMichael Portillo continues his 1700 mile rail journey from Adelaide to Perth. Also in HD. [S]Mon, Jul 20, 6:30 pmBBC TWO30 mins
Great Australian Railway JourneysMichael explores McLaren Vale, where an enterprising early 19th-century Briton with a murky past began to grow vines. Michael enjoys the fruits of his labours and hears his story. Also in HD. [S]Sat, Jul 18, 4:45 pmBBC TWO30 mins
Great Australian Railway JourneysMichael Portillo strikes west from waterside metropolis Sydney into the Blue Mountains. At Katoomba, Michael is in for the ride of his life on the steepest railway in the world. Also in HD. [S]Fri, Jul 17, 6:30 pmBBC TWO30 mins
Great Australian Railway JourneysIn Sydney, Michael investigates the origins of the city as a penal colony. Also in HD. [S]Thu, Jul 16, 6:30 pmBBC TWO30 mins
Great Australian Railway Journeys6/6. Michael crosses the Hawkesbury River and rides a solar-powered train. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]Tue, Dec 17, 8:00 amBBC TWO60 mins
Great Australian Railway Journeys5/6. Inching his way across the Stony Creek Bridge on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, Michael marvels at the engineering expertise of the 1890s, when the line was built. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]Tue, Dec 10, 8:00 amBBC TWO60 mins
Great Australian Railway Journeys4/6. Michael discovers the story behind the Ashes at the hallowed Melbourne Cricket Ground. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]Tue, Dec 3, 8:00 amBBC TWO60 mins
Great Australian Railway Journeys6/6. Michael crosses the Hawkesbury River and rides a solar-powered train. Also in HD. [S,AD]Sat, Nov 30, 8:00 pmBBC TWO60 mins
Great Australian Railway Journeys3/6. Michael rides the transcontinental Indian Pacific Railway from Adelaide to Perth. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]Tue, Nov 26, 8:00 amBBC TWO60 mins
Great Australian Railway Journeys2/6. Michael Portillo explores New South Wales, steered by his 1913 Bradshaw's Guide. He strikes west into the Blue Mountains and travels 570 miles to reach the mining city of Broken Hill. [S,AD,SL]Tue, Nov 19, 8:00 amBBC TWO60 mins
Great Australian Railway Journeys4/6. Michael discovers the story behind the Ashes at the hallowed Melbourne Cricket Ground. [S,AD]Sat, Nov 16, 8:00 pmBBC TWO60 mins
Great Australian Railway Journeys1/6. Michael Portillo ventures down under to ride aboard the legendary Ghan Railway. At Bond Springs Cattle Station, Michael discovers the story of cattle king Sidney Kidman. [S,AD,SL]Tue, Nov 12, 8:00 amBBC TWO60 mins
Great Australian Railway Journeys3/6. Michael rides the transcontinental Indian Pacific Railway from Adelaide to Perth. [S,AD]Sat, Nov 9, 8:00 pmBBC TWO60 mins
Great Australian Railway Journeys2/6. Michael Portillo explores New South Wales, steered by his 1913 Bradshaw's Guide. He strikes west into the Blue Mountains and travels 570 miles to reach the mining city of Broken Hill.Sat, Nov 2, 8:00 pmBBC TWO60 mins
Great Australian Railway Journeys1/6. Michael Portillo ventures down under to ride aboard the legendary Ghan Railway. At Bond Springs Cattle Station, Michael discovers the story of cattle king Sidney Kidman. [AD]Sat, Oct 26, 8:00 pmBBC TWO60 mins