**Brighton to Cromer – Episode 1: Brighton to Crystal Palace.** Michael uncovers Brighton’s remarkable Victorian aquarium, then the largest on Earth; ventures into the subterranean quarries of Godstone; and explores the splendors of the …

Brighton to Cromer - Episode 2. Waterloo to Canary Wharf. Michael uncovers the story of the Stiff’s Express, a remarkable funeral service that once transported coffins from Waterloo station to Brookwood Cemetery. He investigates how Lond…

**Brighton to Cromer - Episode 3. Enfield to Cambridge.** Michael explores the Government Arms Factory at Enfield, once Europe’s largest machine shop in Bradshaw’s era; uncovers how the railways revolutionized racing in Newmarket and inv…

**Brighton to Cromer - Episode 4: Ely to King’s Lynn.** Michael joins the last eel trapper working the Fens near Ely and explores the remarkable Denver Sluice, a celebrated feat of nineteenth-century engineering. His journey concludes in…

**Brighton to Cromer – Episode 5: Dereham to Cromer.** Michael is given the unusual opportunity to operate a historic diesel locomotive, learns about the origins of Norfolk’s black turkeys appearing on festive Christmas tables during the…

Ledbury to Holyhead – Episode 6: Ledbury to Shrewsbury. Michael sampled perry, an old Victorian drink akin to pear cider, then encountered a magnificent Hereford bull, a creature of impressive pedigree. His journey continued to Shrewsbur…

Ledbury to Holyhead – Episode 7. Telford to Wrexham. Michael journeys onward, beginning with a visit to the pioneering Iron Bridge at Coalbrookdale. He then delves into the history of Chirk Castle before attempting his hand at crafting t…

Ledbury to Holyhead - Episode 8. Chester to Conwy. Michael explores the remnants of Roman Chester before uncovering a hidden World War II facility – a chemical weapons plant – at Rhydmwyn. Following an overnight stay in Llandudno, he ven…

Ledbury to Holyhead - Episode 9. Llanwst to Porthmadog. Michael journeys through the Conwy valley, pausing at Betwys-y-Coed, the site of Britain’s first artists' colony, and exploring Blaenau Ffestiniog, once the heart of Victorian slate…

Ledbury to Holyhead - Episode 10. Llanberis to Holyhead. Michael journeys by train to the summit of Wales’s highest mountain, Snowdon; observes the resurgence of Anglesey's traditional sea salt production; and explores how the railways r…

**Newcastle to Melton Mowbray - Ep 11. Newcastle to Chester-Le-Street.** Michael begins his journey, first visiting the world’s pioneering locomotive factory, established by George Stephenson. He then ventures on a search for the vanishe…

**Newcastle to Melton Mowbray – Episode 12. Durham to Grosmont.** Michael explores the venerable Durham Cathedral, observes one of the earliest locomotives in Darlington, and experiences a chilling Dracula-themed tour in Whitby, before c…

Newcastle to Melton Mowbray - Ep 13. York to Saltaire. Michael indulges in a traditional Turkish bath within the renowned spa town of Harrogate, then ventures on to explore the meticulously planned Victorian village of Saltaire, before e…

Newcastle to Melton Mowbray – Episode 14. Batley to Sheffield. Michael uncovers the story of “shoddy,” a thriving 19th-century recycling industry rooted in the textile town of Batley, and explores how the railways propelled Yorkshire’s d…

**Newcastle to Melton Mowbray – Episode 15. Langley Mill to Melton Mowbray.** Michael uncovers the mysteries behind Stilton cheese, explores how railways altered the age-old British pastime of fox hunting, and tries his hand at crafting …

**London Bridge to Hastings – Episode 16: London Bridge to Chatham** Michael begins by visiting the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, where he investigates how the railways brought about a standardisation of time. He then walks through the…

**London Bridge to Hastings – Episode 17: Aylesford to Tonbridge Wells.** Michael delves into the world of Victorian hop pickers, investigates the innovative paper industry that flourished in Maidstone, and uncovers how the railways help…

## London Bridge to Hastings - Episode 18: Canterbury to Margate Michael investigates the remarkable survival of Canterbury Cathedral amidst the devastation of the wartime Baedeker raids, then ventures to Whitstable for a taste of tradit…

## London Bridge to Hastings - Ep 19. Sandwich to Folkestone. Michael investigates a little-known port that pioneered train ferries to France, transporting essential supplies during World War I. He then visits Walmer Castle, once home to…

## London Bridge to Hastings - Episode 20: Hythe to Hastings On this leg of the journey, Michael encounters a resilient strain of sheep grazing across the evocative landscape of Romney Marsh. He delves into Kent’s burgeoning sparkling wi…

This journey follows the west coast of Scotland, from Ayr to Skye. Episode 21: Ayr to Paisley. Michael explores Robbie Burns’s birthplace, learning about the traditional preparation of haggis. He then discovers how the railways revolu…

This journey follows the west coast of Scotland, from Ayr to Skye. Episode 22: Dumbarton to Tyndrum. Michael explores the historic shipyards of Dumbarton, where the Cutty Sark was built, visits Loch Lomond, a favoured retreat of Queen…

This journey follows the west coast of Scotland, from Ayr to Skye. Episode 23: Oban to Corrour. Michael explores how trains helped popularize Oban whisky, learns of the arduous effort required to construct a railway across the bleak R…

This journey follows the western coast of Scotland, from Ayr to Skye. Episode 24: Roybridge to Glenfinnan. Michael explores one of the great geological puzzles of the nineteenth century – the parallel roads of Glenroy. He also discove…

This journey follows the west coast of Scotland, from Ayr to Skye. Episode 25: Lochailort to Skye. Michael uncovers how the railways played a role in training the first wave of commandos at Lochailort during World War II. He learns wh…