Portillo's Greatest Railway Journeys: Series One

 
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Portillo's Greatest Railway Journeys: Series One 

[ Via Vision / 3 DVD ]

Release Date: Thursday 8 August 2024

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Michael Portillo presents his personal highlights from a decade of spectacular railway journeys across the globe.

Michael takes us back to some of his most fascinating railway journeys across Britain and Ireland, Europe, the US, Canada, India Australia and South East Asia. Looking back at his personal highlights, Michael remembers the remarkable local people, culture and history he's encountered making the much-loved Great Railway Journeys series over the years.

A love letter to the railway and to the places that they connect, we revisit iconic experiences from London to Jerusalem, the Grand Canyon to the Taj Mahal and more as Michael guides us with his trademarkcharm and curiosity, giving his personal insights and revealing behind the scenes stories.

In ten themed episodes, Michael explores the impact of the railway on politics, nationhood, the spread of cultural ideas and revolution since it's invention less than 200 years ago.