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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 7

Michael Portillo

Alison Kreps

John Comerford

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Great British Railway Journeys: Series 7: Episode 16: Ashford to Sevenoaks

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Episode 16: Ashford to Sevenoaks

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Ashford to Sevenoaks

BBC Two - Great British Railway Journeys, Series 7, Ashford to Sevenoaks

Michael Portillo lends a hand at a state-of-the-art train maintenance plant.

Michael Portillo journeys around Britain. Michael begins a new journey in Ashford, Kent, lending a hand at a state-of-the-art train maintenance plant.

Michael Portillo begins a new journey through the home counties in Ashford, Kent, lending a hand at a state-of-the-art train maintenance plant, home to the High Speed 1 rolling stock - a modern railway hub in a Victorian railway town. A visit to a historic make-up brand reveals the foundations of the Victorian cosmetics industry.

Taking the tracks east to Marden, Michael is moved by music played on Queen Victoria's personal piano before ending his journey in Sevenoaks at Knole House, seat of the Sackville-West family, where he learns of its colourful history.

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Using Bradshaw's Handbook, Michael Portillo sets off on four new railway journeys.

Using a nineteenth century Bradshaw's Handbook for travelling through Victorian Britain, Michael Portillo sets off on four new railway journeys which will take him across Britain.

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