Great British Railway Journeys
S05E11 Southampton to Basingstoke
Guided by his trusty Bradshaw's guide, Michael Portillo sets off on an exciting adventure from Southampton to Wolverhampton. On this initial segment, he learns the art of table-setting aboard the opulent Queen Elizabeth before her departure, and uncovers the history of Cunard steamers, which originally carried mail across the Atlantic. Next, he travels to Netley, where he explores the ruins of a vast military hospital commissioned by Queen Victoria. His journey culminates in Basingstoke, where he delves into a dramatic clash between locals and the Salvation Army.
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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