Great Coastal Railway Journeys

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Michael Portillo embarks on railway adventures around the coasts of the British Isles.

All aboard! Weaving through charming seaside towns, historic landmarks and natural wonders, Michael Portillo explores the coastal communities the railways made.

Series 2

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Until 03/01/2009 BBC Two Wales (analogue) was known simply as BBC Two Wales. BBC Two Wales (digital) was BBC 2W. From 03/01/2009 BBC Two Wales schedules on both analogue and digital became identical

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Michael Portillo

Ben Rowland

Alison Kreps

John Comerford

Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Series 2: Middlesbrough to Boulby

Middlesbrough to Boulby

BBC Two - Great Coastal Railway Journeys, Series 2, Middlesbrough to Boulby

Michael is propelled in search of the unknown universe in Boulby, North Yorkshire.

Michael's journey propels him in search of the unknown universe in Boulby, North Yorkshire, as he joins the hunt for dark matter in the deepest mine in Britain.

Michael Portillo’s coastal railway adventure propels him in search of the unknown universe in Boulby, North Yorkshire. Over a kilometre below the surface of the earth, in the deepest mine in Britain, Michael joins the hunt for dark matter.

At Redcar, a racing legend tells Michael his incredible story. The champion jockey, who was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, describes his glittering comeback. 

Middlesbrough’s iconic blue Transporter Bridge offers Michael fabulous high views over the Tees estuary and the Cleveland Hills. The pride of Teessiders in their most famous landmark is clear, and Michael is fascinated by the wild natural landscape reclaimed from the industry around it.

At Saltholme, Michael joins the RSPB in a hide to observe a visiting bird of prey.

Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Series 2

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Michael Portillo embarks on a railway adventure across and beyond the United Kingdom.

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