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Woking to Clapham Junction
Episode 7 of 25
Michael Portillo gets close to some Victorian botany at Kew Gardens, tries his hand at croquet and discovers a surprising 19th-century place of worship.
Michael Portillo takes to the tracks with his copy of Bradshaw's Handbook, he travels the length and breadth of the British Isles to see what of Bradshaw's world remains. Michael is travelling port to port, from the centuries-old naval hub of Portsmouth to the historic Grimsby docks. He gets close to some precious Victorian botany at Kew Gardens, tries his hand at croquet and discovers a very surprising 19th-century place of worship.
Last on
Tue 8 Sep 2015
16:45
Credits
Role | Contributor |
---|---|
Presenter | Michael Portillo |
Series Producer | Michelle Heeley |
Director | Cassie Farrell |
Executive Producer | John Comerford |
Broadcasts
- Tue 15 Jan 2013 18:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two & ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ HD
- Tue 9 Apr 2013 10:05
- Tue 25 Mar 2014 19:30
- Mon 1 Jun 2015 19:30
- Tue 8 Sep 2015 16:45
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