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Great Coastal Railway Journeys

1 Series ∙ 20 Episodes ∙ Travel

Michael Portillo travels around the British Isles by train, immersing himself in the scenery of the nation's coastal regions and learning about the challenges they face.

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All episodes for series 2 of Great Coastal Railway Journeys

S2 E1 · Douglas to Port Erin

Michael Portillo heads to the Isle of Man.

S2 E2 · Liverpool to Blackpool

Michael Portillo travels by train from Liverpool to Blackpool.

S2 E3 · Morecambe to Grange-over-Sands

Michael Portillo continues his journey across Morecambe Bay.

S2 E4 · Ulverston to Ravenglass

Michael Portillo travels though Cumbria.

S2 E5 · St Bees to Maryport

Michael Portillo visits the childhood home of William Wordsworth.

S2 E6 · Middlesborough to Boulby

Michael Portillo visits Middlesbrough's Transporter Bridge.

S2 E7 · Whitby to Robin Hood's Bay

Michael Portillo travels from Whitby to Robin Hood's Bay.

S2 E8 · Scarborough to Bridlington

Michael Portillo explores the North Yorkshire seaside resort of Scarborough.

S2 E9 · Hornsea to Spurn Point

Michael Portillo travels from Hornsea to Spurn Point.

S2 E10 · Grimsby to Humberston Fitties

Michael Portillo reaches Lincolnshire.

S2 E11 · Ballarena to Giant's Causeway

Michael Portillo heads to Northern Ireland's spectacular Causeway coast.

S2 E12 · Ballymena to Carrickfergus

Michael Portillo learns of the important role of Carrickfergus in Ireland's history.

S2 E13 · Bangor to Belfast

Michael Portillo makes his way from Bangor to Belfast.

S2 E14 · Carlingford to Dublin

Michael Portillo travels from Carlingford to Dublin.

S2 E15 · Dun Laoghaire to Rosslare

Michael Portillo travels from Dublin to the harbour town of Dun Laoghaire.

S2 E16 · Weymouth to Lulworth

Michael Portillo travels across Dorset.

S2 E17 · Kimmeridge to Brownsea Island

Michael Portillo visits Dorset's Jurassic Coast.

S2 E18 · Southampton to Isle of Wight

Michael Portillo heads from Southampton to the Isle of Wight.

S2 E19 · Lee-on-the-Solent to Bosham

Michael Portillo explores the maritime city of Portsmouth.

S2 E20 · Fishbourne to Seaford

Michael Portillo visits Fishbourne, Brighton and the South Downs.

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