Great American Railroad Journeys

Michael Portillo begins a journey across Alaska, learning its links with Russia, feeding a sea otter pup and joining the US Arctic Warriors for parachute training.

Michael Portillo continues to explore Alaska, helping a homesteader fell a tree to clear land for a log cabin and meeting scientists studying the Northern Lights.

Michael Portillo crosses over from Alaska to Canada, where he visits the home of the Vancouver Giants and tries his hand at ice hockey.

Michael Portillo explores British Columbia, discovering how two superpowers nearly came to war over a pig.

Michael Portillo boards one of the world's most famous trains, the Rocky Mountaineer, to cross the backbone of the North American continent.

Michael Portillo begins a new journey on the tracks of the Ocean line to explore Canada's maritime provinces, en route to Quebec City.

Michael Portillo continues his journey to Quebec City, during which he investigates the world's biggest tide.

Michael Portillo explores the Province of Quebec, taking the Charlevoix train along the bank of the St Lawrence River to La Malbaie.

Michael Portillo strikes west across Manitoba into the province of Saskatchewan.

Michael Portillo sets on his final leg, all the way to Jasper, along the way admiring Edmonton's light rail system and visiting the Rocky Mountains.