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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 3: Newark-on-Trent to Stockton

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Episode 3: Newark-on-Trent to Stockton

Series 8

Newark-on-Trent to Stockton

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Tracing the path of the Flying Scotsman, Michael heads to Stockton-on-Tees.

Michael Portillo continues his journey from London to Edinburgh. Tracing the path of the Flying Scotsman, Michael heads to Stockton-on-Tees.

Following his trip from London to York on board the Flying Scotsman, Michael uses his Bradshaw's to trace the path of the famous service, beginning in the 'Key of the North' Newark-on-Trent and finishing in the cradle of the railways, Stockton-on-Tees. Michael rallies the choristers of a Tudor song school and admires the art of the railways before travelling to Retford, where he discovers a high-tech application for a Victorian rubber technology. A scandalous novel written in Thirsk leads Michael to a wildlife centre, where he is enlisted to feed a hungry young hedgehog named Charles.

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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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