Overview
Michael Portillo takes to the tracks with his copy of Bradshaw's Victorian railway guidebook, he travels the length and breadth of the British Isles to see what of Bradshaw's World remains. Michael is exploring the stunning scenery of rural and coastal Scotland, travelling from Stirling, through the industrial east coast and dramatic Highland landscapes, to the beauty of the western lochs, finally ending his journey in John O'Groats. Michael learns about a Scottish hero, visits a Highland Games and discovers how an impressive piece of Victorian engineering ended in tragedy.
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4 - 1High Wycombe to Stratford-upon-Avon January 07, 2013 -
4 - 2Birmingham to Stafford January 08, 2013 -
4 - 3Stoke-on-Trent to Winsford January 09, 2013 -
4 - 4Dudley to Bridgnorth January 10, 2013 -
4 - 5Welshpool to Aberystwyth January 11, 2013 -
4 - 6Portsmouth to Gomshall January 14, 2013 -
4 - 7Woking to Clapham Junction January 15, 2013 -
4 - 8London Victoria to Abbey Wood January 16, 2013 -
4 - 9London King's Cross to Peterborough January 17, 2013 -
4 - 10Spalding to Grimsby January 18, 2013 -
4 - 11Stirling to Invergowrie January 21, 2013 -
4 - 12Dundee to Aberdeen January 22, 2013 -
4 - 13Dufftown to Aviemore January 23, 2013 -
4 - 14Inverness to Plockton January 24, 2013 -
4 - 15Invergordon to John O'Groats January 25, 2013 -
4 - 16London Paddington to Warminster January 28, 2013 -
4 - 17Salisbury to Castle Cary January 29, 2013 -
4 - 18Taunton to Minehead January 30, 2013 -
4 - 19Lynton and Lynmouth to Exeter January 31, 2013 -
4 - 20Exmouth to Newton Abbot February 01, 2013 -
4 - 21Killarney to Cobh February 04, 2013 -
4 - 22Charleville to Waterford February 05, 2013 -
4 - 23Kilkenny to Athy February 06, 2013 -
4 - 24Newbridge to Roscrea February 07, 2013 -
4 - 25Athlone to Galway February 08, 2013