Michael Portillo embarks on a series of railway journeys through Edwardian Britain. His first journey follows in the footsteps of King Edward VII. Show more
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Early 20th-century Bradshaw's guide in hand, Michael Portillo is in Chichester, where he encounters an Edwardian motoring duo patronised by King Edward VII. Show more
Michael Portillo discovers the birthplace of British aviation in Bristol and prepares an Airbus 380 for a smooth landing at Filton. Show more
Armed with his Edwardian Bradshaw's guide, Michael Portillo conducts important research in an historic tea room, built by an immigrant to the city of York. Show more
Michael Portillo begins the last leg of his journey from Hull to Caernarfon. In Snowdonia, he braves the fastest zip line in the world. Show more
Michael Portillo takes a trip down memory lane in Maghull on the outskirts of Liverpool, where he discovers a childhood favourite made by Frank Hornby. Show more
Michael builds a bivouac with a group of Scouts, learns about war horses in the New Forest and investigates beach huts in Bournemouth. Show more
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With purple, green and yellow ribbons flying, and sporting ankle bells, Michael Portillo is led a merry dance in Stogumber - all in the name of fertility. Show more
Steered by his early 20th-century Bradshaw's railway guide, Michael Portillo boldly goes to the moon by way of the Cornish Riviera Express. Show more
Michael Portillo is in the steel city of Sheffield, where he discovers an enormous and beautifully preserved early 20th-century steam engine. Show more
Michael Portillo begins in the East Yorkshire port of Hull, where he heads for the docks through which millions of migrants passed at the turn of the 20th century. Show more
Michael Portillo explores an Edwardian utopia with a radical plan at its heart. Michael discovers a favoured haunt of King Edward VII. Show more
Michael Portillo arrives in west Croydon, where he uncovers a once-celebrated, now forgotten, mixed-race composer with an uncannily familiar name. Show more
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Michael Portillo journeys from the coalfields of south Wales to the southernmost tip of Cornwall. Michael discovers the restored home of the poet Dylan Thomas. Show more
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Michael Portillo strikes gold at the Royal Mint in Llantrisant, where after much frisking, he gains access to the inner vaults. Show more