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 6 Episode Guide
2 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
Kiev to Odessa
Michael Portillo explores the city described in his guide as the 'Jerusalem of Russia', then fulfills a lifelong ambition to visit the Black Sea port of Odessa.
Episode 2
Batumi to Baku
Michael begins in the port of Batumi on the dazzling Caucasian Riviera, then traverses the 120-mile Georgian Military Road, built in the early 19th century.