Great British Railway Journeys (2010)

Episode Overview

Michael Portillo embarks on his journey through the northwest of England, focusing on Bradford, Shipley, and Hebden Bridge. In Bradford's Centenary Square, he meets the renowned writer JB Priestley, famous for his play An Inspector Calls. A short trip north to Shipley station reveals a hidden gem: a nature reserve nestled within a parking lot, boasting over 14 varieties of butterflies and moths.