Great Continental Railway Journeys

Great Continental Railway Journeys

2012 9 Seasons ⭐ 8.5
Documentary

Michael Portillo travels on the great train routes of Europe, as he retraces the journeys featured in George Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway Guide.

Seasons

1. London to Monte Carlo

2012-11-08

Leaving London behind, armed with his 1913 railway guide, Michael Portillo follows the most popular route of the Edwardian traveller through France. His first stop is Paris, where…

2. Hungary to Austria

2012-11-15

Steered by his 1913 railway guide, on this journey Michael Portillo explores the once-great empire of Austria-Hungary, domain of the famous Habsburg monarchs. Starting in Budapest…

3. Berlin to the Rhein

2012-11-22

Michael begins this journey in Berlin, the capital of Germany, which at the beginning of the 20th century was a powerhouse of science and technology. Led by his 1913 railway guide…

4. Switzerland

2012-11-29

Michael Portillo uses George Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide to explore Switzerland, whose remarkable railways helped make it a favourite with Edwardian tourists. He begins i…

5. Amsterdam to Northern France

2012-12-06

Michael Portillo uses George Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway Guide to explore the dazzling cities of the pre-war Low Countries before tasting the delicacies of Brussels. He th…

Top Cast

Michael Portillo
Michael Portillo

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