Great Coastal Railway Journeys

2022•1 series•Entertainment / Factual
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Seasoned railway traveller, presenter and ex-politician Michael Portillo sets out on another journey to explore the landscape and history of the British Isles by train. Focusing on the beautiful scenery and individual communities found along Britain's coastline, he discovers each area's hidden history while meeting local inhabitants who share their pride and passion for their homes.

Axminster to Budleigh Salterton: Episode Image
Episode 1Axminster to Budleigh Salterton

Michael Portillo embarks on another journey exploring the shores of Britain.

Exeter to Plymouth: Episode Image
Episode 2Exeter to Plymouth

Michael Portillo reaches Devon’s county town, Exeter, dominated by its Gothic cathedral.

Tintagel to St Austell: Episode Image
Episode 3Tintagel to St Austell

Michael leaves Devon for Cornwall and the rugged Atlantic coast of its northern shore.

St Mawes to Porthcurno: Episode Image
Episode 4St Mawes to Porthcurno

Michael reaches the pretty Cornish fishing village of St Mawes.

Isles of Scilly: Episode Image
Episode 5Isles of Scilly

5/20. Michael Portillo finishes his journey in the Scillonian archipelago. [S,AD] [HD]

Cardigan Bay to Abergynolwyn: Episode Image
Episode 6Cardigan Bay to Abergynolwyn

6/20. Michael Portillo embarks on a railway journey around the western coast of Wales. He begins on the Victorian Cliff Railway at Aberystwyth, finishing the first leg in Tywyn. [S,AD] [HD]

Harlech to Abedaron: Episode Image
Episode 7Harlech to Abedaron

7/20. Michael Portillo continues his railway journey in north Wales, tracking the coastline north from Harlech to skirt the Llyn Peninsula. [S,AD] [HD]

Porthmadog to Anglesey: Episode Image
Episode 8Porthmadog to Anglesey

8/20. Michael Portillo steams through the glorious scenery of the Snowdonia National Park on one of Britain's greatest heritage lines, the Welsh Highland Railway. [S,AD] [HD]

The Isle of Anglesey: Episode Image
Episode 9The Isle of Anglesey

9/20. Michael is on the Isle of Anglesey, where the briny waters of the Menai Strait are being used to create a Welsh gastronomic delight. [S,AD] [HD]

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