Great British Railway Journeys is a 2010–present BBC documentary series presented by Michael Portillo, a former Conservative MP and Cabinet Minister who was instrumental in saving the …

Michael Portillo embarks on a series of railway journeys through Edwardian Britain.

Armed with his trusty Bradshaw's guide, Michael Portillo explores the UK the railways made. Uncover hidden gems and fascinating communities from across the nation. Documentary …

Great British Railway Journeys: With Michael Portillo, Alex Hutchinson, Lindsay Sutton, Nicholas Owen. Michael Portillo travels along the railway networks of Great Britain and Ireland, referring …

Watch Great British Railway Journeys and more acclaimed documentaries on BBC Select today. Restrictions apply*. Michael Portillo travels from London to Dublin using a vintage travel book …

11/15 Michael Portillo twists and shouts through postwar Liverpool. 12/15 Michael Portillo reaches the jet age in the Derby suburb of Peartree. 14/15 Michael Portillo is in York, a paradise for...

Great Railway Journeys, originally titled Great Railway Journeys of the World, is a recurring series of travel documentaries produced by BBC Television.

Armed with his classic Bradshaw's guidebook, Michael Portillo begins a new journey through Great Britain and Ireland by train. His journey starts with a bang, as he boards the most …

Michael Portillo travels through Britain’s industrial heartland in the footsteps of King George V. Following a royal railway route, he heads to Knowsley Hall, where he finds King George V and …

Michael Portillo experiences a terrifying `victory roll' in a World War II Spitfire, high above the most famous aerodrome of the Battle of Britain, Biggin Hill. The 80-year-old aircraft is one of a fleet …