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Great British Railway Journeys

S05E07 Bletchley to Newport Pagnell

2014-01-14

Michael Portillo embarks on the next segment of his northern adventure along Robert Stephenson's inaugural inter-city railway. In Bletchley, he encounters one of World War II’s most covert operatives, then uncovers a poet from Olney whose verses continue to resonate in song. His journey takes him to Wolverton, the first town designed specifically for railway workers. Concluding this leg of his travels in Newport Pagnell, Michael delves into the age-old art of crafting vellum.

Season 5 Episodes

1
Manchester to Birkenhead
2014-01-06
 2
Southport to Leyland
2014-01-07
 3
Preston to Rochdale
2014-01-08
 4
Haworth to Huddersfield
2014-01-09
 5
Honley to Chesterfield
2014-01-10
 6
London Euston to Cheddington
2014-01-13
 7
Bletchley to Newport Pagnell
2014-01-14
 8
Northampton to Nuneaton
2014-01-15
 9
Leicester to Loughborough
2014-01-16
 10
Nottingham to Leeds
2014-01-17
 11
Southampton to Basingstoke
2014-01-20
 12
Winchfield to Crowthorne
2014-01-21
 13
Wokingham to Bradford-on-Avon
2014-01-22
 14
Chippenham to Gloucester
2014-01-23
 15
Cheltenham to Wolverhampton
2014-01-24
 16
Norwich to Brandon
2014-01-27
 17
Ipswich to Chelmsford
2014-01-28
 18
Ilford to Rochester
2014-01-29
 19
Faversham to Dorking
2014-01-30
 20
Brighton to Chichester
2014-01-31