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Michael Portillo takes to the tracks with a copy of George Bradshaw's Victorian Railway Guidebook. Portillo travels the length and breadth of the country to see how the railways changed us, and what of Bradshaw's Britain remains.
Great British Railway Journeys

Michael Portillo travels on the great train routes of Europe, as he retraces the journeys featured in George Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway Guide.
Great Continental Railway Journeys

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

From the sea lochs of Scotland to the Jurassic Coast of Dorset, seasoned train traveller Michael Portillo immerses himself in the magnificent scenery of the nation's coastal regions.
Great Coastal Railway Journeys

Armed with his 1913 Bradshaw’s Handbook to the Chief Cities of the World, Michael embarks on six new railway journeys across spectacular Australia.
Great Australian Railway Journeys

Michael Portillo is in Southeast Asia, armed with his 1913 Bradshaw's Handbook. It will lead him on a spectacular 2,500-mile railway adventure across six countries. He explores towering megacities and magnificent mosques.
Great Asian Railway Journeys

Michael takes us to his favourite European cities.
Michael Portillo's Long Weekends

Michael Portillo embarks on a new railway adventure, following the Silk Road through Central Asia.
Great Central Asian Railway Journeys

Michael Portillo heads for the Last Frontier of the United States armed with his 1899 Appleton's Guide-Book to Alaska.
Great Alaskan Railroad Journeys

Series looking at British coastal villages, that have often been on the front line of history.
Villages by the Sea
Anna Richardson presents this cheeky look at the sex habits of Brits during lockdown, offering advice, insight and tips to keep us all in the mood during this unique crisis.