Name: Great British Railway Journeys
Released: 2010-01-04T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Michael Portillo

TV Show · Documentary · Travel

Armed with his copy of Bradshaw’s Victorian Railway Guidebook, Michael Portillo takes to the tracks and over a series of four journeys, he travels from coast to coast to see what of Bradshaw’s Britain remains.

2010 · 29m

Starring Michael Portillo

Director Tom Richardson

EPISODE 1

Liverpool To Eccles

Michael travels from Liverpool to Scarborough by train, and is taught to speak Scouse by Liverpool locals. He also meets with author Peter Grant to talk about the area.

22m
EPISODE 2

Manchester To Bury

Michael learns about George Bradshaw, fish and chips, and trilby hats in Manchester. He also learns more about how the British railways have influenced culture since they began.

22m
EPISODE 3

Todmorden To York

Michael investigates the Roman remains found in York on his way from Liverpool to Scarborough. He also takes a high-flying trip in the Network Rail helicopter.

22m
EPISODE 4

Pontefract To Bridlington

Michael tries to find the very last licorice grower in Pontefract, to see their harvesting methods. He also learns the history of how Hull became one of the largest white fish ports in the world.

22m
EPISODE 5

Filey To Scarborough

Michael heads to Scarborough to explore the area, and see what's on offer in Filey and Flamborough. He goes bird-watching at Flamborough head, and examines a 4000 year old skeleton.

22m
EPISODE 6

Preston To Morecambe

Michael discovers what Blackpool has to offer tourists, learns about the temperance movement that began in Preston, and takes a stroll across Morecambe Bay.

22m