Michael Portillos 200 Years of the Railways

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Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways

The journey that changed the world - sparking a global transport revolution. Michael Portillo travels through history to celebrate the modern railway鈥檚 200th birthday.

Series 1: 1. The Day That Changed the World (59 mins)

Clive Myrie's Italian Road Trip
In search of la dolce vita. Exploring iconic cities and hidden gems in his beloved Italy
Miriam Margolyes Discovers New Zealand
Unfiltered, unexpected, unforgettable. Miriam鈥檚 off to meet the neighbours鈥� ready or not
Scandinavia with Simon Reeve
On the rugged edge of Europe, uncover the secrets of this extreme and beautiful region
Great Coastal Railway Journeys
All aboard! Michael Portillo weaves through the charming seaside towns the railways made
Russia with Simon Reeve
Simon sets out amongst the volcanoes of Kamchatka and meets indigenous reindeer herders.
Miriam Margolyes: A New Australian Adventure
A new lease of life. Miriam鈥檚 after adventure and inspiration in her beloved Australia
Clive James
Clive (and friends) reflect on his early life in London - in his own inimitable style.
48 mins
Burma with Simon Reeve
Simon visits Burma and Bangladesh to learn about the roots of the Rohingya refugee crisis.
Mediterranean with Simon Reeve
Simon looks beneath the picture-postcard image of the Mediterranean nations.
Turkey with Simon Reeve
Simon explores a dramatic country where echoes of its past are never far away.
The Americas with Simon Reeve
Simon Reeve begins his most ambitious journey yet - travelling the length of the Americas.
Robson Green's Weekend Escapes
Taking the road less travelled, Robson and friends explore his beloved north east England

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Michael Portillo's 200 Years of the Railways