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Great British Railway Journeys

  • 2 Series
  • 24 Episodes
  • Category: Travel
  • High Definition available
  • Subtitles available

Documentary series in which Michael Portillo travels the length and breadth of the country by train.

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All episodes for series 13 of Great British Railway Journeys

  • S13 E1 · Biggin Hill to Ashdown Forest

    Michael Portillo takes a trip in a Second World War Spitfire above Biggin Hill aerodrome.

  • S13 E2 · Hassocks To Benenden

    Michael Portillo travels from Hassocks to Benenden.

  • S13 E3 · Rye to Dungeness

    Michael Portillo follows his 1930s Bradshaw's guide from Rye to Dungeness.

  • S13 E4 · Deal to Margate

    Michael Portillo explores Walmer Castle, and Margate.

  • S13 E5 · Herne Bay to Leeds Castle

    Michael Portillo reaches the Kent seaside resort of Herne Bay.

  • S13 E6 · Chislehurst to Kennington

    Michael Portillo continues his travels in Greater London.

  • S13 E7 · Hackney Wick to Oxford Circus

    Michael Portillo continues his travels through the capital.

  • S13 E8 · Hampstead to Islington

    Michael Portillo continues his travels through London from Hampstead to Islington.

  • S13 E9 · Dagenham to Battersea

    Michael Portillo tracks the River Thames from east to west.

  • S13 E10 · Park Royal To Westminster

    Michael Portillo discovers the origins of the London Underground map.

  • Canal Boat Diaries

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

  • 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 American Railroad Journeys

    Description: Michael Portillo crosses the Atlantic to ride the railroads of America.; Category: Travel; 10 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.

  • Great Continental Railway Journeys

    Description: Michael Portillo ventures onto the European rail network; 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 Ireland

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

  • Great Coastal Railway Journeys

    Description: Michael Portillo travels around the British Isles by train.; Category: Travel; 25 episodes available.

  • Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime

    Description: The intrepid explorer takes a nostalgic look at some of his iconic travel series.; Category: Travel; 6 episodes available.

  • Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy

    Description: Actor Stanley Tucci travels across Italy tasting the flavours of the land and the sea.; Category: Travel; 6 episodes available.