Great British Railway Journeys - Series 16: 19. Witham to Saffron Walden
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Series 16 Episodes
- 1. Paddock Wood to FrantMichael Portillo takes to the rails to explore the Weald in south east England.29 mins
- 2. Hildenborough to RobertsbridgeMichael Portillo’s rail exploration of the Weald continues from Tonbridge.29 mins
- 3. Dorking to LingfieldMichael Portillo’s railway tour of the Weald reaches the spectacular Surrey countryside.29 mins
- 4. Gatwick Airport to Royal Tunbridge WellsMichael Portillo’s exploration of the Weald continues aboard the Gatwick Express train.29 mins
- 5. Chichester to AmberleyMichael Portillo’s railway tour of the Weald nears its conclusion.29 mins
- 6. Windermere to SellafieldMichael Portillo begins a railway tour of Cumbria and Dumfriesshire.29 mins
- 7. St Bees to Grange-over-SandsMichael Portillo travels along the scenic Cumbrian Coast Line.29 mins
- 8. Maryport to PenrithMichael's railway journey continues as he follows in the footsteps of the Lakeland poets.29 mins
- 9. Aspatria to CarlisleMichael’s railway journey takes him to the rolling countryside around Aspatria.29 mins
- 10. Dumfries to AuchinleckMichael concludes his journey from Cumbria to Dumfriesshire by crossing the Solway Firth.29 mins
- 11. Shrewsbury to TelfordMichael Portillo re-enacts the Battle of Shrewsbury and explores the town's cathedral.29 mins
- 12. Ironbridge to CoseleyMichael is in Ironbridge Gorge on the River Severn, a hotbed of 18th-century innovation.29 mins
- 13. Dudley to West BromwichMichael Portillo boards a barge on the Dudley Canal and discovers an ancient seabed.29 mins
- 14. Birmingham New Street to WednesburyArriving in Birmingham, Michael heads to Curzon Street for a tour of the HS2 terminus.29 mins
- 15. Solihull to Birmingham InternationalOn the last leg of his Midlands tour, Michael travels to Solihull, home of the Land Rover.29 mins
- 16. Loughton to Audley EndMichael Portillo embarks on a journey across Essex.29 mins
- 17. Romford to the Blackwater EstuaryMichael explores a rail operating centre and visits the home of Radio Caroline.29 mins
- 18. Chelmsford to TollesburyMichael’s exploration of Essex reaches Chelmsford.29 mins
- This episode19. Witham to Saffron Walden
- 20. Colchester to Chappel and Wakes ColneAs Michael's trip finishes, he visits Colchester, a claimant for Britain's oldest town.29 mins
