Great British Railway Journeys (2010)

Episode Overview

In this journey, Michael Portillo delves into Glasgow's vibrant industrial core, navigating the expansive River Clyde, before hopping on a ferry to the scenic island of Cumbrae. Armed with his vintage Bradshaw's guide from the early 1900s, he gets hands-on experience at Glasgow's circular subway, examines the future of shipbuilding along the Clyde, and learns about a woman's impactful campaign against exorbitant rents in the city's infamous tenements. Once on Cumbrae, Michael uncovers a neglected Scottish expedition to Antarctica and marvels at the diverse intertidal marine ecosystems.