Great Continental Railway Journeys
Michael Portillo travels across the European continent with his handy Bradshaw guide book. Looking at history and trying 21st century things that changed since before The Great War...
- 2012-2026
- 9 seasons
- Documentary
Michael Portillo travels across the European continent with his handy Bradshaw guide book. Looking at history and trying 21st century things that changed since before The Great War...
Season 1 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2012
Episode 1
London to Monte Carlo
Michael Portillo, a former member of the British Parliament guides us through the European rail network and compares today with his 1913 edition of the Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide.
Episode 2
Hungary to Austria
Episode 3
Berlin to the Rhine
Michael Portillo travels by rail throughout Continental Europe. This episode offers beautiful views along the Rhine and also shows various cities in the area including Colonge and Koblenz. He carries with him the Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide book from 1913 and compares photos of then versus the reality of today.
Episode 4
Switzerland
Episode 5
Amsterdam to Northern France
Michael travels from Amsterdam to Brussels, Mons and Amiens in Picardy France and he meets guides who explain the historic significance of the rail network and these places.