Aspatria to Carlisle
Michael Portillo’s railway journey through Cumbria and Dumfriesshire takes him to the rolling countryside around Aspatria to meet a couple who swapped their old life for organic dairy farming.
Michael Portillo’s railway journey through Cumbria and Dumfriesshire takes him to the rolling countryside around Aspatria to meet a couple who swapped their old life for organic dairy farming. Embracing regenerative principles, they’ve traded quantity for quality - alongside their beloved cow named Taylor Swift. At a hi-tech creamery, Michael discovers how their sustainable milk becomes cheddar cheese for supermarkets nationwide.
Arriving at the historic railway hub of Carlisle, Michael discovers a vast Roman structure. His journey ends in the imposing borderlands fortress of Carlisle Castle, where intriguing 15th-century graffiti offers a glimpse into the minds of medieval soldiers.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Michael Portillo |
Director | Phil Stein |
Executive Producer | John Comerford |
Executive Producer | Alison Kreps |
Production Company | Fremantle |
Broadcast
- Thursday 18:30
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