S7 E20 ∙ Egham to Henley-on-Thames ∙
Michael Portillo's final leg begins in Egham, Surrey, where he visits a steam fair before making his way to Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire for a spot of rowing.
Michael Portillo's final leg begins in Egham, Surrey, where he visits a steam fair before making his way to Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire for a spot of rowing.
Michael Portillo sets off on the first leg of a journey through north-west England.
Michael Portillo learns about the legacy of author Beatrix Potter.
Michael Portillo twists his tongue around the Lancashire dialect.
Michael Portillo learns how Victorian building techniques have evolved.
Michael Portillo finds the end of the Silk Route and tries his hand at screen printing.
Michael Portillo embarks on a railway journey along England's south coast.
Michael Portillo examines the nation's hidden defences.
Michael Portillo seizes the opportunity to drive the first motor car.
Michael Portillo discovers how the introduction of the railway inspired Thomas Hardy.
Michael Portillo learns about the last bridge built by engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
Michael Portillo sets out on the first leg of a journey from Birmingham to Dartmoor.
Michael Portillo looks back to Victorian times at a needle manufactory.
Michael Portillo investigates the Victorian origins of snooker.
Michael Portillo hears how a 19th-century entrepreneur turned bird droppings into money.
Michael Portillo gets to grips with a miracle of Victorian engineering.
Michael Portillo lends a hand at a train maintenance plant.
Michael Portillo visits Leith Hill Place to view compositions of Ralph Vaughan Williams.
Michael Portillo uncovers the story of Britain's first purpose-built crematorium.
Michael Portillo views the world's longest grapevine.
Michael Portillo makes his way to Henley-on-Thames for a spot of rowing.