Great Continental Railway Journeys

2012•5 series
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Michael Portillo retraces the journeys featured in George Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide.

London to Monte Carlo: Episode Image
Episode 1London to Monte Carlo

Armed with his 1913 guide, Michael Portillo follows the most popular Edwardian route through France, stopping at Paris and the Cote D'Azur along the way.

Hungary to Austria: Episode Image
Episode 2Hungary to Austria

Michael Portillo explores the once-great empire of Austria-Hungary.

Berlin to the Rhein: Episode Image
Episode 3Berlin to the Rhein

Passing through the Harz Mountains, Michael Portillo travels from Berlin to the Rheingau.

Switzerland: Episode Image
Episode 4Switzerland

Michael Portillo makes the spectacular ascent by train to Europe's highest station.

Amsterdam to Northern France: Episode Image
Episode 5Amsterdam to Northern France

Michael Portillo travels through Holland and Belgium and ends his journey in France's Forest of Compiegne, where the WWI armistice was signed.

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