Great British Railway Journeys
Travel
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BBC iPlayer (GB)
Status:
Running
Start:
2010-01-04
Rating:
8.5/10 from 2 users
Documentary series in which Michael Portillo travels the length and breadth of the country by train.
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S16E16 - Loughton to Audley End
Michael Portillo embarks on a journey across Essex. He heads to the ancient woodland of Epping Forest and learns of Audley End House's role as a secret wartime military school.
Air Date: 28 Apr 2025 00:00 (CDT)
S16E17 - Romford to the Blackwater Estuary
Michael's exploration of Essex continues in Romford, where he visits a state-of-the-art rail operating centre. On the River Blackwater, he visits the Ross Revenge, home of Radio Caroline.
Air Date: 28 Apr 2025 00:00 (CDT)
S16E18 - Chelmsford to Tollesbury
Michael's exploration of Essex reaches Chelmsford, where the city's bishop relates her story of escape from Iran after the Islamic revolution of 1979.
Air Date: 28 Apr 2025 00:00 (CDT)
S16E19 - Witham to Saffron Walden
Arriving in the Essex market town of Witham, Michael heads into the countryside to visit one of the county's great country houses, Terling Place.
Air Date: 28 Apr 2025 00:00 (CDT)
S16E20 - Colchester to Chappel and Wakes Colne
Michael's exploration of Essex is drawing to a close. He visits Colchester, which was first mentioned in AD77 and proudly claims to be Britain's oldest recorded town.
Air Date: 28 Apr 2025 00:00 (CDT)