Following his well-worn copy of Bradshaw's Guide, Michael Portillo begins a fresh exploration of Britain’s industrial heritage. His travels commence in Warrington before continuing onward to Huyton and finally reaching Preston.

Blackburn to Manchester Michael Portillo's exploration of Britain’s industrial heartland now takes him from Blackburn to Manchester, with a stop in Nelson along the way. He will also be examining the beautifully restored Manchester Victo…

Following Bradshaw’s meticulously detailed guide, Michael Portillo presses onward through Britain’s industrial heritage, departing from Manchester to explore Oldham, Edale, and an intriguing, privately-owned family railway.

Equipped with his well-worn Bradshaw's Guide, Michael Portillo presses onward in his journey through Britain’s historic industrial regions, now bound for Maltby, Derby, and finally Hinckley.

Following a well-worn route from his Bradshaw's guide, Michael Portillo begins in Birmingham, continuing onward to Cradley Heath and Landywood before arriving in the heart of the Potteries—Stoke-on-Trent.

From Newry, Michael Portillo boards a specially chartered train, one originally intended to carry demonstrators advocating for Irish Home Rule to a gathering in Portadown.

## Belfast to Portrush Michael Portillo's railway adventure progresses into Northern Ireland. Beginning in Belfast, he explores the city’s impressive Edwardian City Hall, a location steeped in significance and marking a pivotal point in …

From the coastal town of Larne, Michael Portillo journeys onward to Stranraer and the Mull of Galloway. There, within a lighthouse constructed by Robert Stevenson, he finds himself before a remarkable piece of engineering.

Michael Portillo journeys through Glasgow, delving into the industrial heritage of the city and its powerful River Clyde, before crossing by ferry to the Isle of Cumbrae. Guided by a vintage Bradshaw's railway guide from the early 1900s, he…

Michael Portillo joins the University of Glasgow's Officer Training Corps, a vibrant institution established in the early twentieth century where he participates in drills alongside students. From Glasgow, his journey continues westward alo…

Within Warwick's ancient castle walls, Michael Portillo explores the setting of a lavish and notorious ball—an event that irrevocably altered the destiny of its gracious host, Daisy Greville, Countess of Warwick.

A day spent boating defines life along the River Thames near Henley, and Michael Portillo joins a river launch to learn about the globally renowned rowing regatta.

From Ealing Broadway into South Kensington, Michael Portillo discovers a touch of humor in the heart of suburbia, exploring the legacy of British film. There, he undergoes a delightful transformation, styled for the cameras with meticulous …

From Piccadilly Circus to Gravesend, Michael Portillo's journey continues. At the Royal Ballet School in Covent Garden, he discovers how, back in 1909, a Russian ballet troupe captivated audiences and swept through London.

East Malling to Rye At Folkestone, Michael Portillo learns about the remarkable way the town responded to the arrival of over 100,000 Belgian refugees escaping the German advance in 1914.