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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 19: Hampton Court to Teddington

Episode 19

Episode 19: Hampton Court to Teddington

Series 7

Hampton Court to Teddington

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Michael Portillo is treated to a tour of the world's longest vine at Hampton Court Palace.

Michael Portillo journeys around Britain. Michael is treated to a behind-the-scenes tour of the world's longest vine at Hampton Court Palace.

A royal residence beckons for Michael Portillo as he is treated to a behind-the-scenes tour of the world's longest vine at Hampton Court Palace. Maintaining a royal theme, Michael is drawn to Esher to visit stately Claremont House, where tragic circumstances led directly to the birth of the Victorian era.

Moving up the line to Wimbledon, Michael is challenged to a duel on the common, the site of a historic and memorable duelling event. This journey ends in Teddington, where the story of a Victorian reformer whose work revolutionised the care for those living with learning disabilities is uncovered.

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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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