History
Great British Railway Journeys
All aboard! Armed with his trusty Bradshaw's guide, Michael Portillo explores the UK the railways made. Uncover hidden gems and fascinating communities from across the nation.
Series 14: 1. Preston to Rawtenstall (29 mins)
- 1. Denham to SwindonMichael Portillo embarks on a postwar exploration of Britain’s southern counties.29 mins
- 2. Chippenham to YeovilMichael joins Navy Wings pilots for a close formation flight over RNAS Yeovilton.29 mins
- 3. Swanage to PortchesterMichael reaches England’s south coast, travelling on the steam-powered Swanage Railway.29 mins
- 4. Havant to GuildfordMichael visits Haslemere, the surprise birthplace of the plastic recorder.29 mins
- 5. Wokingham to HeathrowMichael takes a tour around Heathrow Airport, ending up atop the iconic control tower.29 mins
- 6. Loch Lomond to KelvinbridgeMichael boards the West Highland Line to begin a journey across Scotland’s central belt.29 mins
- 7. Glasgow to CumbernauldMichael admires the oldest football trophy in the world.29 mins
- 8. Shawlands to LivingstonMichael continues his postwar Scottish journey, heading from Glasgow to Edinburgh.29 mins
- 9. Edinburgh to QueensferryIn the former miner village of Newtongrange, Michael meets the son of 'Red' Mick McGahey.29 mins
- 10. Dundee to Loch of the LowesMichael is on the trail of Joseph McKenzie, the father of modern Scottish photography.29 mins
- 11. Liverpool to UttoxeterMichael Portillo twists and shouts through postwar Liverpool.29 mins
- 12. Derby to NottinghamMichael Portillo reaches the jet age in the Derby suburb of Peartree.29 mins
- 13. Lincoln to YorkMichael Portillo’s postwar journey from Merseyside to Teesside resumes in Lincoln.29 mins
- 14. York to SkiptonMichael Portillo is in York, a paradise for rail enthusiasts.29 mins
- 15. Northallerton to Chester-Le-StreetMichael Portillo confronts a detachment of Gurkhas and produces a fine heritage cheese.29 mins
