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Traveller's Tree

Factual: Travel

Travel programme consisting of tips and advice for travellers submitted by the public

In Africa and South America, people often pin tips and advice for travellers to trees. This programme brings the concept to radio, with a travel magazine consisting of items submitted by the public

Traveller's Tree: Series 6

Traveller's Tree: Series 6: Episode 3: Rail Holidays

Rail Holidays

Episode 3

Episode 3: Rail Holidays

Series 6

BBC Radio 4 - Traveller's Tree, Series 6, Rail Holidays

Katie Derham looks at the rising popularity of taking a holiday by rail.

Katie Derham looks at the rail holiday and considers the effect recent events might have on the industry.

Katie Derham looks at the growing number of environmentally savvy travellers considering rail holidays as their first choice.

Rail travel has been a favoured choice for thousands of holidaymakers for many years, and the popularity of the railway holiday is growing and growing. New high-speed lines are opening around the world, and the scenic railway tour business is experiencing a boom.

We hear from Nick Southgate about his metaphysical perspective of rail travel, and joining Katie in the studio are guests Anthony Lambert, travel writer and journalist and Mark Smith, founder of rail travel information station 'The Man in Seat Sixty-One'. 

We also hear a listener report from Richard Biddlecombe taking a Grand tour around Europe, and from travel writer Melissa Shales as she attempts to traverse the continent of Africa by rail. 

Producer: David Prest
A Whistledown and Just Radio co-production for BBC Radio 4.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Katie Derham presents the holiday magazine with tips from listeners and travel experts

Katie Derham presents the holiday magazine with insider tips from listeners and travel experts

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