Great British Railway Journeys

Michael Portillo travels to Jarrow, Newcastle, Byker, Durham, and Spennymoor.

Michael Portillo travels to Kielder, Stocksfield, Hawik Scotland, Edinburgh, and Dominion cinema.

Michael travels through Scotland visiting Falkrik, Kings Cross, Blairgowrie, and Dundee.

Michael Portillo explores Scotland including Glamis Castle, Montrose, and Aberdeen coast.

Michael travels to the coastal town of Lossiemouth, Inverness and the notorious Loch Ness.

Michael travels to St. Ives, trying pottery, meeting artists, and joining Cornish holiday traditions.

Michael travels to the historic estate of Trewithen in Truro, as well as Newquay and St. Mawgan.

Michael travels to Bodmin en route to Totnes as he explores the West Country.

Michael explores the West Country in south Devon, Paignton, Dawish, Exeter Station, and Tiverton.

Michael Portillo crosses the county line from Devon into Somerset to explore the West Country.

Michael Portillo explores the east of England in the inter-war period.

Michael's railway journey continues through 1930s Britain from Canterbury to Skegness.

Michael explores Suffolk’s music roots, Norwich’s shoemaking, and art deco gems.

Michael Portillo travels to East Anglia on the last leg of his rail journey through 1930s Britain.