History
Great British Railway Journeys
All aboard! Michael Portillo explores the UK the railways made. Uncover hidden gems and fascinating communities from across the nation.
Series 15: 1. Denham to Swindon (29 mins)
- 1. Denham to SwindonMichael Portillo embarks on a postwar exploration of Britain’s southern counties.29 mins
- 2. Chippenham to YeovilMichael joins Navy Wings pilots for a close formation flight over RNAS Yeovilton.29 mins
- 3. Swanage to PortchesterMichael reaches England’s south coast, travelling on the steam-powered Swanage Railway.29 mins
- 4. Havant to GuildfordMichael visits Haslemere, the surprise birthplace of the plastic recorder.29 mins
- 5. Wokingham to HeathrowMichael takes a tour around Heathrow Airport, ending up atop the iconic control tower.29 mins
- 6. Loch Lomond to KelvinbridgeMichael boards the West Highland Line to begin a journey across Scotland’s central belt.29 mins
- 7. Glasgow to CumbernauldMichael admires the oldest football trophy in the world.29 mins
- 8. Shawlands to LivingstonMichael continues his postwar Scottish journey, heading from Glasgow to Edinburgh.29 mins
- 9. Edinburgh to QueensferryIn the former miner village of Newtongrange, Michael meets the son of 'Red' Mick McGahey.29 mins
- 10. Dundee to Loch of the LowesMichael is on the trail of Joseph McKenzie, the father of modern Scottish photography.29 mins
- 11. Liverpool to UttoxeterMichael Portillo twists and shouts through postwar Liverpool.29 mins
- 12. Derby to NottinghamMichael Portillo reaches the jet age in the Derby suburb of Peartree.29 mins
- 13. Lincoln to YorkMichael Portillo’s postwar journey from Merseyside to Teesside resumes in Lincoln.29 mins
- 14. York to SkiptonMichael Portillo is in York, a paradise for rail enthusiasts.29 mins
- 15. Northallerton to Chester-Le-StreetMichael Portillo confronts a detachment of Gurkhas and produces a fine heritage cheese.29 mins
