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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 9: Lymington Town to Exmouth

Episode 9

Episode 9: Lymington Town to Exmouth

Series 7

Lymington Town to Exmouth

BBC Two - Great British Railway Journeys, Series 7, Lymington Town to Exmouth

Michael Portillo makes a lifesaving discovery in the sailing haven of Lymington.

Michael Portillo journeys around Britain. Michael arrives in the sailing haven of Lymington where he makes a lifesaving discovery.

Armed with his Bradshaw's Handbook, Michael Portillo arrives in the sailing haven of Lymington where he makes a lifesaving discovery.

Exploring Dorchester's literary landscape, he finds out how the coming of the railways inspired the work of the region's greatest writer - Thomas Hardy.

Weaving his way to Axminster, Michael tries his hand at carpet making. His last stop is Exmouth, home to Francis Danby, a forgotten Victorian landscape artist.

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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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