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Great British Railway Journeys

Series 9

Episode 9: Taunton to Newton Abbot

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

With purple, green and yellow ribbons flying, and sporting ankle bells, Michael Portillo is led a merry dance in Stogumber - all in the name of fertility. He visits a celebrated Edwardian garden at Hestercombe to discover the fruits of an unusual partnership and learns how to deadhead the roses. There is a trip aboard the longest heritage line in England and the chance to ring in the new era at Exeter Cathedral before dining out in style on King Edward VII's coronation gala dinner at Bovey Castle. Show less

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