Great British Railway Journeys

S05E01 Manchester to Birkenhead

Michael Portillo sets off on an exciting adventure, beginning in Manchester, the city where George Bradshaw published his esteemed travel guide. His destination is Chesterfield, the final resting place of George Stephenson, the father of railways. During this initial segment, Michael explores how Manchester, recognized as the world's first industrial city, also sparked a groundbreaking political movement. He learns about the railway workers who established one of the globe's most successful football clubs. Along the way, Michael tackles laundry in Port Sunlight and uncovers the impact of an American named George Francis Train in Birkenhead.