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Great American Railroad Journeys

  • 1 Series
  • 10 Episodes
  • Category: Travel
  • High Definition available
  • Subtitles available

Michael Portillo crosses the Atlantic to ride the railroads of America, armed with Appleton's General Guide to the United States, published in 1879.

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All episodes for series 2 of Great American Railroad Journeys

  • S2 E1 · St Louis to Jefferson City, Missouri

    Michael Portillo travels from St Louis to Jefferson City, Missouri.

  • S2 E2 · Sedalia to St Joseph, Missouri

    Michael Portillo travels from Sedalia to St Joseph in Missouri.

  • S2 E3 · Lawrence to Lamar, Colorado

    Michael Portillo joins the Jayhawks basketball team in Lawrence, Kansas.

  • S2 E4 · La Junta to Colorado Springs

    Michael Portillo reaches Colorado.

  • S2 E5 · Santa Fe, New Mexico, to the Grand Canyon

    Michael Portillo travels through New Mexico and Arizona.

  • S2 E6 · Minneapolis - St Paul

    Michael Portillo travels through Minneapolis and St Paul.

  • S2 E7 · Minnesota - Wisconsin

    Michael Portillo continues along the Upper Mississippi to Red Wing, Minnesota.

  • S2 E8 · Milwaukee to Chicago

    Michael Portillo travels from Milwaukee to Chicago.

  • S2 E9 · Chicago to Champaign, Illinois

    Michael Portillo travels from Chicago to Champaign, Illinois.

  • S2 E10 · Illinois to Tennessee

    Michael Portillo gets a taste of the early life of President Lincoln.

  • Man and Beast with Martin Clunes

    Description: Martin Clunes travels around the world to observe humans and animals working side by side.; Category: Travel; 2 episodes available.

  • Great Continental Railway Journeys

    Description: Michael Portillo ventures onto the European rail network; Category: Travel; 24 episodes available.

  • Our Guy In...

    Description: Guy Martin explores the society and history of two big neighbours - Ukraine and Russia.; Category: Travel; 3 episodes available.

  • Canal Boat Diaries

    Description: Robbie Cumming offers a look at life on his narrowboat while travelling through England.; Category: Travel; 24 episodes available.

  • Great British Railway Journeys

    Description: Documentary series in which Michael Portillo travels the country by train.; Category: Travel; 24 episodes available.

  • Extreme Fishing Challenge with Robson Green

    Description: Documentary series where Robson Green challenges expert fishermen from around the world.; Category: Factual Entertainment; 20 episodes available.

  • Extreme Fishing with Robson Green

    Description: Robson Green visits some of the hottest fishing spots in the world to net monster fish.; Category: Factual Entertainment; 29 episodes available.

  • DIY SOS: Children in Need Special 2013

    Description: The team convert a dilapidated bus stop shelter into an eco-friendly surf centre.; Category: Home & Property; 1 episode available.

  • DIY SOS Ireland

    Description: Baz Ashmawy and his team set out to renovate the homes of deserving families.; Category: Home & Property; 6 episodes available.

  • Great Australian Railway Journeys

    Description: Michael Portillo ventures Down Under to explore Australia by train.; Category: Travel; 4 episodes available.

  • David Jason's Secret Service

    Description: David Jason offers insights into modern British spy history.; Category: History; 3 episodes available.

  • This World: Colombia with Simon Reeve

    Description: Adventurer and journalist Simon Reeve explores Colombia's precarious future.; Category: Travel; 1 episode available.