Great British Railway Journeys
S05E02 Southport to Leyland
Michael Portillo embarks on his exploration of North West England, starting in the charming seaside town of Southport, famous for its pier and lively attractions that once drew countless visitors via train. He uncovers the spirit of Victorian innovation in Wigan, investigates the roots of the Industrial Revolution in Bolton, and takes the wheel of a vintage commercial vehicle in Leyland, celebrating a century of automotive history.
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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