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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 7: Newhaven to Worthing

Episode 7

Episode 7: Newhaven to Worthing

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Newhaven to Worthing

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Michael Portillo examines the nation's hidden defences against potential invaders.

Michael Portillo journeys around Britain. Michael examines the nation's hidden defences against potential invaders, beginning in Newhaven.

Following his Bradshaw's handbook, Michael Portillo examines the nation's hidden defences against potential invaders, beginning in the port of Newhaven.

Detouring north to Balcombe, he interrupts his journey to appreciate two magnificent engineering achievements - the Ouse Valley Viaduct and the Clayton Tunnel - and learns of a gruesome murder.

High on top of a favourite Victorian beauty spot, Michael learns how trains once brought hordes of day trippers here to walk and fly kites. Michael ends this leg of his journey in Worthing, where he finds a novel way to pick tomatoes.

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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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