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Documentary series in which Michael Portillo travels the country by train.

All aboard! Armed with his trusty Bradshaw's guide, Michael Portillo explores the UK the railways made. Uncover hidden gems and fascinating communities from across the nation.

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Great British Railway Journeys: Series 4

Michael Portillo

Michelle Heeley

Tom Richardson

John Comerford

Great British Railway Journeys: Series 4: Episode 11: Stirling to Invergowrie

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Episode 11: Stirling to Invergowrie

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Stirling to Invergowrie

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Michael Portillo learns about a Scottish hero and visits a Highland Games.

Michael Portillo learns about a Scottish hero, visits a Highland Games and discovers how an impressive piece of Victorian engineering ended in tragedy.

Michael Portillo takes to the tracks with his copy of Bradshaw's Victorian railway guidebook, he travels the length and breadth of the British Isles to see what of Bradshaw's world remains. Michael is exploring the stunning scenery of rural and coastal Scotland, travelling from Stirling, through the industrial east coast and dramatic Highland landscapes, to the beauty of the western lochs, finally ending his journey in John O'Groats. Michael learns about a Scottish hero, visits a Highland Games and discovers how an impressive piece of Victorian engineering ended in tragedy.

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Michael Portillo travels the country to see how the railways changed us.

Documentary series in which Michael Portillo travels the length and breadth of the country to see how the railways changed us.

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