• 2022
  • 29m
Great Coastal Railway Journeys

Summary Michael Portillo embarks on a new series of railway adventures around the coasts of the British Isles. View more details

  • 2022
  • 29m

Great Coastal Railway Journeys

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Michael Portillo Nathen Amin Chris Van Der Kuyl

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jan 23, 2022

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : British Broadcasting Corporation

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) FremantleMedia

Summary Michael Portillo embarks on a new series of railway adventures around the coasts of the British Isles. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jan 23, 2022

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : British Broadcasting Corporation

Language : English

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) FremantleMedia

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Michael Portillo in Great Coastal Railway Journeys (2022)

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Episode 1 • Jan 23, 2022
Dunbar to Edinburgh
Michael begins his journey at Siccar Point, near Dunbar on the Firth of Forth, which was the site of an extraordinary discovery in the 18th century. He takes a boat to Bass Rock, before heading to the Scottish capital and Holyrood House.
Episode 2 • Jan 24, 2022
Leith to Culross
Michael continues his 300 mile journey along the Firth of Forth at the iconic Forth Bridge, before heading to the port of Leith to tour the Royal Yacht Britannia and then encounters a pair of vast steel sculptures in the Forth Valley.
Episode 3 • Jan 25, 2022
Stirling to East Neuk
On this leg of his Scottish railway journey, Michael travels from the medieval city of Stirling through Perth, the historic crowning place of Scottish monarchs, and into Kirkcaldy, where he revisits some fond family memories.
Episode 4 • Jan 26, 2022
St Andrews to Stonehaven
Michael visits St Andrews, home to Scotland's oldest university, in eastern Fife, before heading to the vibrant city of Dundee to learn about the new industry transforming the city and then on to the harbour town of Stonehaven.
Episode 5 • Jan 27, 2022
Forvie to Peterhead
Michael Portillo's Scottish railway journey reaches Aberdeen, from which he heads to the wild and beautiful Forvie National Nature Reserve and Scotland's most easterly town, Peterhead.
Episode 6 • Jan 30, 2022
Inverness to the Cairngorms
Michael admires the epic scenery of Cairngorms National Park. He visits the banks of Loch Morlich and learns about writer, poet and naturalist Nan Shepherd, who captured the essence of the Cairngorms in her prose.
Episode 7 • Jan 31, 2022
Cullen to Cawdor
Michael Portillo continues to be delighted by the stunning scenery of Scotland's east coast as he travels by train around the Moray Firth.
Episode 8 • Feb 01, 2022
Invergordon to Tain
Invergordon on the Cromarty Firth, the third great inlet on the northeast coast of the Highlands is visited by Michael Portillo. He explores an ex oil drilling rig now moored in the firth that rather than drilling wells, now caps old ones.
Episode 9 • Feb 02, 2022
Lairg to Caithness
Michael stops at Dunrobin Castle station, which serves the castle, seat of the earls and dukes of Sutherland since the 13th century. He finds out about the second duke of Sutherland and of the Highland Clearances.
Episode 10 • Feb 03, 2022
Thurso to Orkney
Michael crosses over to the Orkney Islands. The former naval base at Scapa Flow is visited and he discovers the islands' extensive Norwegian connections.
Episode 11 • Feb 06, 2022
Tynemouth to Bardon Mill
One of the destinations Michael visits is Long Sands beach. He helps volunteers caring for sick and injured seals at the Tynemouth Aquarium Seal Hospital such as assisting in taking the temperature of a young pup called Gandalf.
Episode 12 • Feb 07, 2022
Newcastle to Lynemouth
As his journey heads north from Newcastle, Michael discovers Ouseburn which is one of the city's trendiest hotspots. He is intrigued to hear of its part in Newcastle's early industrial development.
Episode 13 • Feb 08, 2022
Morpeth to Amble
A historic collection of Northumbrian bagpipes is awaiting Michael in Morpeth. More practice is needed when he attempts to play one of the wind instruments.
Episode 14 • Feb 09, 2022
Alnmouth to Bamburgh
As Michael's journey continues, he visits Bamburgh Castle, an icon of Northumberland.
Episode 15 • Feb 10, 2022
Farne Islands to Berwick-upon-Tweed
Michael reaches Britain's most northern town, Berwick-upon-Tweed. He joins in a ceremony at the border between Scotland and England on horseback. He rides along the line agreed by the countries in a truce that occurred in 1438.
Episode 16 • Feb 13, 2022
Fairlie to Port Glasgow
Michael stops at Largs where he discovers the region's Viking past.
Episode 17 • Feb 14, 2022
Helensburgh to Connel
On this part of his journey Michael investigates the Highland Boundary Fault and how it separates the Highlands from the Lowlands. He also learns how Scotland's geology has influenced its history.
Episode 18 • Feb 15, 2022
Oban to Staffa
From the fishing port of Oban, Michael travels to the Hebrides. Here, he partakes in seaweed harvesting, pays a visit to the cradle of Christianity in Scotland and sees a cave that was an inspiration for Felix Mendelssohn's music.
Episode 19 • Feb 16, 2022
Fort William to Glenfinnan
As part of his travels, crosses the awe-inspiring Glenfinnan Viaduct on board the Jacobite Express.
Episode 20 • Feb 17, 2022
Mallaig to Isle of Lewis and Harris
Michael crosses the sea to Skye. The island is renowned for wildlife and he seeks out one of its most spectacular residents, the sea eagle while also being lucky enough to spot a school of dolphins.
Episode 21 • Feb 20, 2022
Avonmouth to Six Bells
A new railway journey along the south coast of Wales is begun by Michael Portillo. Along the way, he visits a largely intact Roman amphitheatre and learns about the regeneration efforts in the mining town of Six Bells.
Episode 22 • Feb 21, 2022
Barry Island to Pyle
Michael meets a young girl and her family on the Jurassic shoreline. She has a big claim to fame and he learns how her internationally significant discovery on the beach at Barry shook the palaeontology community.
Episode 23 • Feb 22, 2022
Port Talbot to Pembrey Burry Port
The site of the world's first passenger railway, the Mumbles is visited. Now home to new research into sea walls. New sea defences designs which take both biodiversity and engineering properties into account are being tested.
Episode 24 • Feb 23, 2022
Carmarthen to Pembroke
Michael visits Pembroke and its magnificent Norman castle. He discovers the origins of the Welsh flag and the beginning of one of Britain's greatest royal dynasties - the Tudors. In 1457, Henry VII was born at this castle.
Episode 25 • Feb 24, 2022
Milford Haven to Fishguard
Michael's last destination is Fishguard. He learns the town came under attack by French forces during the 18th century in the last recorded invasion on British soil. A Bayeux-style tapestry commemorating the event is admired by Michael.
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