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Great British Railway JourneysEpisodes

    Aspatria to CarlisleSeries 16

    9/20Michael’s railway journey takes him to the rolling countryside around Aspatria.

    Maryport to PenrithSeries 16

    8/20Michael's railway journey continues as he follows in the footsteps of the Lakeland poets.

    St Bees to Grange-over-SandsSeries 16

    7/20Michael Portillo travels along the scenic Cumbrian Coast Line.

    Windermere to SellafieldSeries 16

    6/20Michael Portillo begins a railway tour of Cumbria and Dumfriesshire.

    Herne Bay to Leeds Castle, KentSeries 13

    5/15Michael reaches the Kent resort of Herne Bay, where he learns about a pioneering aviatrix.

    Deal to MargateSeries 13

    4/15Michael heads across the Kent coast, visiting Walmer Castle and the resort of Margate.

    Rye to DungenessSeries 13

    3/15Michael Portillo follows his 1930s Bradshaw’s guide to the unspoilt Sussex port of Rye.