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Great Continental Railway Journeys

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Michael Portillo retraces the journeys from George Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Guide.

Michael Portillo travels on the great train routes of Europe, as he retraces the journeys featured in George Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway Guide.

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Great Continental Railway Journeys: Series 1 - Reversions

Michael Portillo

John Comerford

Alison Kreps

Great Continental Railway Journeys: Series 1 - Reversions: Episode 9: Berlin to the Rhein Part 1

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Episode 9: Berlin to the Rhein Part 1

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Berlin to the Rhein Part 1

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Michael Portillo's journey through Germany begins in Berlin.

Michael Portillo's journey through Germany begins in Berlin, which at the beginning of the 20th century was a powerhouse of science and technology.

Michael Portillo continues his railway adventure which takes him across the heart of Europe. Steered by his 1913 railway guide, Michael's journey through Germany begins in Berlin, which at the beginning of the 20th century was a powerhouse of science and technology. He then heads west via the picturesque Harz Mountains to the industrial Ruhr Valley to learn how imperial Germany was war-ready.

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