3/20. Michael leaves Devon for Cornwall and the rugged Atlantic coast of its northern shore, where the ruins of Tintagel Castle emerge from the mist and spray of the sea. Also in HD. [S,AD]
4/20. Michael reaches the pretty Cornish fishing village of St Mawes, today an exclusive holiday destination for connoisseurs of yachts, fine food and luxury hotels. Also in HD. [S,AD]
17/25. From the 250-year-old 'new town' of Helensburgh on the north bank of the Clyde, Michael Portillo takes his favourite West Highland Line across to the waters of Loch Etive. Also in HD. [S,AD]
17/25. From the 250-year-old 'new town' of Helensburgh on the north bank of the Clyde, Michael Portillo takes his favourite West Highland Line across to the waters of Loch Etive. Also in HD. [S,AD]
13/25. Michael finds a historic collection of Northumbrian bagpipes in Morpeth, before heading up the East Coast Main Line to the fishing port of Amble. Also in HD. [S,AD]
13/25. Michael finds a historic collection of Northumbrian bagpipes in Morpeth, before heading up the East Coast Main Line to the fishing port of Amble. Also in HD. [S,AD]
10/25. Michael crosses over to the Orkney Islands, visiting the former naval base at Scapa Flow and learning about the islands' extensive Norwegian connections. Also in HD. [S,AD]
10/25. Michael crosses over to the Orkney Islands, visiting the former naval base at Scapa Flow and learning about the islands' extensive Norwegian connections. Also in HD. [S,AD]
9/25. Michael Portillo's coastal railway journey takes him past lochs and castles on the Far North Line to Britain's northernmost railway station at Thurso. Also in HD. [S,AD]
9/25. Michael Portillo's coastal railway journey takes him past lochs and castles on the Far North Line to Britain's northernmost railway station at Thurso. Also in HD. [S,AD]
8/25. Michael Portillo's Scottish coastal railway journey reaches Invergordon on the Cromarty Firth, the third great inlet on the northeast coast of the Highlands. Also in HD. [S,AD]
8/25. Michael Portillo's Scottish coastal railway journey reaches Invergordon on the Cromarty Firth, the third great inlet on the northeast coast of the Highlands. Also in HD. [S,AD]
7/25. The stunning scenery of Scotland's east coast continues to delight Michael Portillo as he travels by train around the Moray Firth. Also in HD. [S,AD]
7/25. The stunning scenery of Scotland's east coast continues to delight Michael Portillo as he travels by train around the Moray Firth. Also in HD. [S,AD]
4/25. Michael Portillo visits St Andrews, home to Scotland's oldest university, in eastern Fife, before heading to the vibrant city of Dundee and the harbour town of Stonehaven. Also in HD. [S,AD]
4/25. Michael Portillo visits St Andrews, home to Scotland's oldest university, in eastern Fife, before heading to the vibrant city of Dundee and the harbour town of Stonehaven. Also in HD. [S,AD]
2/25. Michael Portillo continues his journey at the iconic Forth Bridge, before heading to tour the Royal Yacht Britannia and encountering a pair of vast steel sculptures. Also in HD. [S,AD]
2/25. Michael Portillo continues his journey at the iconic Forth Bridge, before heading to tour the Royal Yacht Britannia and encountering a pair of vast steel sculptures. Also in HD. [S,AD]