Overview
Michael Portillo takes to the tracks with a copy of George Bradshaw's Victorian Railway Guidebook. Portillo travels the length and breadth of the country to see how the railways changed us, and what of Bradshaw's Britain remains.
Seasons
Specials
2 Episodes •
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Series 1
20 Episodes • 2010
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Series 2
25 Episodes • 2011
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Series 3
25 Episodes • 2012
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Series 4
25 Episodes • 2013
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Series 5
20 Episodes • 2014
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Series 6
20 Episodes • 2015
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Series 7
20 Episodes • 2016
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Series 8
15 Episodes • 2017
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Series 9
15 Episodes • 2018
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Series 10
15 Episodes • 2019
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Series 11
15 Episodes • 2020
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Series 12
15 Episodes • 2021
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Series 13
10 Episodes • 2021
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Series 14
15 Episodes • 2023
Documentary series in which Michael Portillo travels the country by train.
Series 15
15 Episodes • 2024
Documentary series in which Michael Portillo travels the country by train.
Series 16
20 Episodes • 2025
Documentary series in which Michael Portillo travels the country by train.
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@sarahwatches
Great British Railway Journeys
Just finished the finale! What an incredible adaptation of one of my favorite books. The attention to historical detail is amazing.
@mikefilmcritic
Great British Railway Journeys
The character development in this show is unmatched. Every episode leaves me wanting more.
Show Info
First Air Date
1/4/2010
Last Air Date
4/9/2025
Seasons
16
Episodes
280
Network
BBC Two
Status
Returning Series
Crew
Where to watch
Streaming information not available at this time.