Great British Railway Journeys (2010)

Episode Overview

Michael Portillo sets off on another adventure across the UK, armed with George Bradshaw's Victorian Railway Guidebook. His journey starts in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, and takes him to Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire. Along the way, he delves into the extraordinary artisans of the Victorian furniture industry, learns about Bradshaw's role in preserving Britain's canal history, and experiences the world of Shakespeare from the perspective of a 19th-century train traveler.