Michael Portillo embarks on a captivating journey across the UK, guided by George Bradshaw's Victorian Railway Guidebook. As he traverses the nation's railways, Portillo explores the profound impact of these routes on society and uncovers the remnants of Bradshaw's era. Each episode delves into the rich history of the railway system, showcasing stunning landscapes and revealing fascinating stories that highlight how travel has evolved. Through Portillo's engaging narration, viewers gain a deeper appreciation for Britain's railway heritage and its lasting significance.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Season 1
11 ep
Season 3
Season 3
1 ep
Season 4
Season 4
1 ep
Season 5
Season 5
20 ep
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Manchester to Birkenhead
Southport to Leyland
Preston to Rochdale
Haworth to Huddersfield
Honley to Chesterfield
London Euston to Cheddington
Bletchley to Newport Pagnell
Northampton to Nuneaton
Leicester to Loughborough
Nottingham to Leeds
Southampton to Basingstoke
Winchfield to Crowthorne
Wokingham to Bradford-on-Avon
Chippenham to Gloucester
Cheltenham to Wolverhampton
Norwich to Brandon
Ipswich to Chelmsford
Ilford to Rochester
Faversham to Dorking
Brighton to Chichester
Season 9
Season 9
10 ep
Season 10
Season 10
14 ep
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Warrington to Preston
Blackburn to Manchester
Manchester to Elsecar
Maltby to Hinckley
Birmingham to the Potteries
Newry to Portadown
Belfast to Portrush
Larne to Dumfries
Glasgow to Cumbrae
Glasgow to Connel Ferry
Warwick to Radley
Reading to Cookham
Piccadilly Circus to Gravesend
East Malling to Rye
Season 11
Season 11
15 ep
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15
Newcastle to County Durham
Kielder Forest to Edinburgh
Falkirk to Dundee
Dundee to Aberdeen
Elgin to Loch Ness
St Ives to St Day
Truro to St Mawgan
Bodmin to Totnes
Paignton to Tiverton
Taunton to Salisbury Plain
Canterbury to Alexandra Palace
Limehouse to Rochford
Witham to Felixstowe
Saxmundham to Norwich
Attleborough to Skegness
Season 12
Season 12
15 ep
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Oxford to Abingdon
Stoke Mandeville to Beaconsfield
West Ruislip to Windsor
Guildford to Aldershot
Farnborough to Winchester
Saxmundham to Dedham
Colchester to Chadwell Heath
Potters Bar to Cardington
Sawbridgeworth to Cambridge
Newmarket to Walsingham
Crewe to Shotton
Rhyl to Anglesey
Bangor to Betws y Coed
Blaenau Ffestiniog to Barmouth
Aberystwyth to Newtown
Season 13
Season 13
6 ep
Season 14
Season 14
15 ep
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9
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15
Preston to Rawtenstall
Urmston to New Islington
Oldham to Wakefield
Wakefield to Leeds
Bradford to Hebden Bridge
Tilbury to Barbican
Waterloo to Regent's Park
Paddington to Ongar
Felixstowe to Norwich
Brandon to Cambridge
Derby to Hinckley
Coventry to Leamington Spa
Long Itchington to Moseley
Wolverhampton to Cheltenham
Tewkesbury to Filton
Season 15
Season 15
15 ep
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Denham to Swindon
Chippenham to Yeovil
Swanage to Portchester
Havant to Guildford
Wokingham to Heathrow
Loch Lomond to Kelvinbridge
Glasgow to Cumbernauld
Shawlands to Livingston
Edinburgh to Queensferry
Dundee to Loch of the Lowes
Liverpool to Uttoxeter
Derby to Nottingham
Lincoln to York
York to Skipton
Northallerton to Chester-Le-Street
Season 16
Season 16
20 ep
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Paddock Wood to Frant
Hildenborough to Robertsbridge
Dorking to Lingfield
Gatwick Airport to Royal Tunbridge Wells
Chichester to Amberley
Windermere to Sellafield
St Bees to Grange-over-Sands
Maryport to Penrith
Aspatria to Carlisle
Dumfries to Auchinleck
Shrewsbury to Telford
Ironbridge to Coseley
Dudley to West Bromwich
Birmingham New Street to Wednesbury
Solihull to Birmingham International
Loughton to Audley End
Romford to the Blackwater Estuary
Chelmsford to Tollesbury
Witham to Saffron Walden
Colchester to Chappel and Wakes Colne
