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Great British Railway Journeys Series 15 Episodes

    Loch Lomond to Kelvinbridge

    6/15 Michael boards the West Highland Line to begin a journey across Scotland’s central belt.

    Wokingham to Heathrow

    5/15 Michael takes a tour around Heathrow Airport, ending up atop the iconic control tower.

    Havant to Guildford

    4/15 Michael visits Haslemere, the surprise birthplace of the plastic recorder.

    Swanage to Portchester

    3/15 Michael reaches England’s south coast, travelling on the steam-powered Swanage Railway.

    Chippenham to Yeovil

    2/15 Michael joins Navy Wings pilots for a close formation flight over RNAS Yeovilton.

    Denham to Swindon

    1/15 Michael Portillo embarks on a postwar exploration of Britain’s southern counties.