Great Coastal Railway Journeys
Great Coastal Railway Journeys
Great Coastal Railway Journeys
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Overview
From the sea lochs of Scotland to the Jurassic Coast of Dorset, seasoned train traveller Michael Portillo immerses himself in the magnificent scenery of the nation's coastal regions.
Status: Returning Series
First Air Date: 2022-01-24
Runtime: 0h 30m
Director: Dave Minchin
Writer: Unknown
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Michael Portillo
Michael Portillo
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Episodes - Season 1
Dunbar to Edinburgh
Dunbar to Edinburgh
Episode 1
Michael Portillo begins a series of coastal railway journeys around the British Isles, starting in Siccar Point, the site of an extraordinary 18th-century discovery, and finishing at Holyrood House.
Leith to Culross
Leith to Culross
Episode 2
Michael Portillo continues his journey at the iconic Forth Bridge, before heading to tour the Royal Yacht Britannia and encountering a pair of vast steel sculptures.
Stirling to East Neuk
Stirling to East Neuk
Episode 3
Michael Portillo travels from the medieval city of Stirling through Perth, the historic crowning place of Scottish monarchs, and into Kirkcaldy, where he revisits some fond family memories.
St Andrews to Stonehaven
St Andrews to Stonehaven
Episode 4
Michael Portillo visits St Andrews, home to Scotland’s oldest university, in eastern Fife, before heading to the vibrant city of Dundee and the harbour town of Stonehaven.
Forvie to Peterhead
Forvie to Peterhead
Episode 5
Michael Portillo’s Scottish railway journey reaches Aberdeen, from which he heads to the wild and beautiful Forvie National Nature Reserve and Scotland's most easterly town, Peterhead.
Inverness to the Cairngorms
Inverness to the Cairngorms
Episode 6
Michael arrives bright and early in Inverness, from which he heads out on a scenic adventure to the Orkney archipelago and explores the battlefield at Culloden, overlooking the Moray Firth.
Cullen to Cawdor
Cullen to Cawdor
Episode 7
The stunning scenery of Scotland’s east coast continues to delight Michael Portillo as he travels by train around the Moray Firth.
Invergordon to Tain
Invergordon to Tain
Episode 8
Michael Portillo’s Scottish coastal railway journey reaches Invergordon on the Cromarty Firth, the third great inlet on the northeast coast of the Highlands.
Lairg to Caithness
Lairg to Caithness
Episode 9
Michael Portillo's coastal railway journey takes him past lochs and castles on the Far North Line to Britain’s northernmost railway station at Thurso.
Thurso to Orkney
Thurso to Orkney
Episode 10
Michael crosses over to the Orkney Islands, visiting the former naval base at Scapa Flow and learning about the islands' extensive Norwegian connections.
Tynemouth to Bardon Mill
Tynemouth to Bardon Mill
Episode 11
Michael starts a new railway journey in Newcastle, heading north to Berwick-upon-Tweed. His route takes in the River Tyne, Hadrian’s Wall, a former mining village and the fishing port of Amble.
Newcastle to Lynemouth
Newcastle to Lynemouth
Episode 12
Michael heads north from Newcastle to the former mining town of Lynemouth. Along the way, he visits a work of landform art made from the spoil of a coal mine and learns sea shanties in Blyth.
Morpeth to Amble
Morpeth to Amble
Episode 13
Michael finds a historic collection of Northumbrian bagpipes in Morpeth, before heading up the East Coast Main Line to the fishing port of Amble.
Alnmouth to Bamburgh
Alnmouth to Bamburgh
Episode 14
Michael travels from Alnmouth to Bamburgh Castle, an icon of Northumberland. Along the way, he takes to the waves in a traditional skiff and discover a fascinating map which charts shipwrecks.
Farne Islands to Berwick-upon-Tweed
Farne Islands to Berwick-upon-Tweed
Episode 15
Michael’s journey along the coast of Northumberland continues towards the Farne Islands, takes in the holy island of Lindisfarne, and finishes in England’s northernmost town, Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Fairlie to Port Glasgow
Fairlie to Port Glasgow
Episode 16
Michael Portillo explores the magnificent western coast of Scotland by rail and ferry, starting at the Hunterston B nuclear power plant and finishing along the deep waters of the Clyde.
Helensburgh to Connel
Helensburgh to Connel
Episode 17
From the 250-year-old 'new town' of Helensburgh on the north bank of the Clyde, Michael Portillo takes his favourite West Highland Line across to the waters of Loch Etive.
Oban to Staffa
Oban to Staffa
Episode 18
From the fishing port of Oban, Michael heads out to the Hebrides. He helps to harvest seaweed, visits the cradle of Christianity in Scotland, and sees a cave that inspired Felix Mendelssohn's music.
Fort William to Glenfinnan
Fort William to Glenfinnan
Episode 19
Michael heads aboard the Jacobite Express to cross the awe-inspiring Glenfinnan Viaduct, before visiting the immense Grampian Mountains and learning about the notorious Massacre of Glencoe.
Mallaig to Isle of Lewis and Harris
Mallaig to Isle of Lewis and Harris
Episode 20
Michael follows in the footsteps of Bonnie Prince Charlie as he travels over the sea to Skye, an island renowned for its wildlife, and then on to Lewis and Harris, home to the famous Harris Tweed.
Avonmouth to Six Bells
Avonmouth to Six Bells
Episode 21
Michael Portillo begins a new railway journey along the south coast of Wales. He visits a largely intact Roman amphitheatre and learns about the regeneration efforts in the mining town of Six Bells.
Barry Island to Pyle
Barry Island to Pyle
Episode 22
Michael Portillo continues his south Wales coastal railway journey in Barry Island, where he investigates the busy docks. He then heads to the Jurassic shoreline and the seaside resort of Porthcawl.
Port Talbot to Pembrey Burry Port
Port Talbot to Pembrey Burry Port
Episode 23
Michael Portillo’s rail adventure along the south coast of Wales reaches the town of Port Talbot, known across the world for its steel production.
Carmarthen to Pembroke
Carmarthen to Pembroke
Episode 24
Michael Portillo travels the breathtaking rural coastline of Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, visiting a bee garden with a quarter of a million honeybees and Pembroke's magnificent Norman castle.
Milford Haven to Fishguard
Milford Haven to Fishguard
Episode 25
Michael Portillo reaches the most westerly station in Wales, Milford Haven, the biggest energy port in the United Kingdom. He then heads north, visiting Britain's smallest city and its cathedral.
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