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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 8

Michael Portillo

Alison Kreps

John Comerford

Great British Railway Journeys: Series 8: Episode 1: The Flying Scotsman

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Episode 1: The Flying Scotsman

Series 8

The Flying Scotsman

BBC Two - Great British Railway Journeys, Series 8, The Flying Scotsman

Michael departs London before dawn on the famous Flying Scotsman.

Michael Portillo embarks on a journey from London to Edinburgh aboard the most famous train in history, the Flying Scotsman. But all does not go to plan.

A once-in-a-lifetime journey aboard the most famous train in history, the Flying Scotsman, begins for Michael before dawn at London's King's Cross. Excitement builds on the platform as the world's media, fans and 300 passengers await the arrival of railway royalty. 

Boarding a vintage carriage, Michael recaptures the glamour of the 1930s, when the Flying Scotsman's passengers dined, sipped cocktails and had their hair done en route to Scotland. Among his fellow passengers are a former Flying Scotsman driver and a previous owner of the locomotive. But all does not go to plan, and the historic non-stop service is forced to halt for trespassers on the track. 

Arriving at York, Michael meets the restoration team and gets his hands on the hallowed controls.

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

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

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