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20 Episodes 2023 - 2023
Episode 1
29 mins
The self-governing Isle of Man is the starting point for Michael Portillo's latest railway adventure. Michael is in his element as it is a paradise for rail lovers.
Episode 2
Michael Portillo leaves the Isle of Man and crosses the Irish Sea, bound for the mighty port of Liverpool and its historic waterfront. He later heads off to Blackpool, where he learns about the city's wartime experiences.
Episode 3
Michael Portillo's rail journey continues. He learns to make potted shrimp at Morecambe Bay, helps clip the topiaries at Levens Hall and visits Cartmel's 12th-century priory.
Episode 4
One of the most spectacular coastal railway journeys in Britain is enjoyed by Michael Portillo as he visits Cumbria.
Episode 5
Michael Portillo reaches the last leg of his railway journey around the north west coast of England.
Episode 6
Michael's journey propels him in search of the unknown universe in Boulby, North Yorkshire, as he joins the hunt for dark matter in the deepest mine in Britain.
Episode 7
Starting in Whitby, Michael explores the port's shipbuilding and seafaring heritage. He travels on to Robin Hood's Bay, a former smuggling haven.
Episode 8
Michael Portillo is in the seaside resort of Scarborough to explore the former medieval royal fortress situated on a rocky promontory overlooking the North Sea.
Episode 9
The pretty seaside resort of Hornsea, famous for its distinctive pottery, is the starting point for this leg of Michael Portillo's latest journey. He then travels to Spurn Point, where he learns about a life-saving 19th-century invention.
Episode 10
Michael Portillo's coastal railway journey which began in Middlesborough, ends in Lincolnshire.
Episode 11
Michael Portillo embarks on a new railway journey. From Northern Ireland's spectacular Causeway Coast, he will travel along the north and east coasts of Ireland through the provinces of Ulster and Leinster.
Episode 12
Ireland's folklore and magical myths flourish in the glens of Antrim. Michael Portillo is transfixed by tales of fairies and legends of the sea.
Episode 13
Starting at Bangor, County Down, Michael Portillo travels to the Northern Irish capital, Belfast.
Episode 14
On this part of his journey, Michael Portillo helps shake bags of oysters and visits an ancient cairn as he travels from Newry into the Republic.
Episode 15
The harbour town of Dun Laoghaire is the starting point of the final leg of Michael Portillo's railway journey.
Episode 16
The start of a new railway journey. Michael Portillo will travel across the southern coast of England, beginning in Dorset. He takes to the water in Portland Harbour and learns more of the Tolpuddle Martyrs.
Episode 17
Michael Portillo visit Dorset's internationally renowned Jurassic Coast. He passes through Swanage, Poole and Sandbanks before ending his journey on Brownsea Island
Episode 18
Michael Portillo travels from Southampton to the Isle of Wight, a place that holds special memories of family holidays there as a child. He rides the island's railway, made up of recycled London Underground trains.
Episode 19
On this part of his journey, Michael helps out at a coastguard training centre, visits the harbour master at the great maritime city of Portsmouth and learns about conservation projects in Chichester.
Episode 20
The end of this set of Michael's coastal travels begins in Fishbourne, the location of one of the most significant Roman sites in Britain.