Great British Railway Journeys on SBS – Great British Railway Journeys sees dapper dresser Michael Portillo taking a train ride through Britain’s fascinating post-war history.
That means exploring the Britain of his youth, criss-crossing the country by rail and taking a nostalgic look back at everything from the birth of space exploration, to the invention of the lava lamp, and all the highs and lows of British Rail through the post-war decades!
Episode One: Denham to Swindon
Beginning at London Marylebone, the last great Victorian railway terminus to be built in the capital, Michael embarks on a post-war exploration of Britain’s southern counties.
Continuing along the Chiltern line, Michael alights at High Wycombe, a historic centre of furniture-making thanks to its setting amid an abundance of beechwood forest. Then, he travels to Oxford to discover its local history.
Great British Railway Journeys on SBS and SBS on Demand – New Season Premiere / Tuesday 2 July at 7:30pm (15 Parts)
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