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Great British Railway Journeys

All aboard! Michael Portillo explores the UK the railways made. Uncover hidden gems and fascinating communities from across the nation.

Series 14: 1. Preston to Rawtenstall (29 mins)

1. Preston to Rawtenstall
Michael Portillo strikes out to explore the Britain of his youth, starting in Preston.
29 mins
2. Urmston to New Islington
Michael celebrates new beginnings for the nation in the years after the Second World War.
29 mins
3. Oldham to Wakefield
Greater Manchester’s Metrolink tram delivers Michael to the former cotton town of Oldham.
29 mins
4. Wakefield to Leeds
Starting in Wakefield, Michael visits the National Coal Mining Museum for England.
29 mins
5. Bradford to Hebden Bridge
Michael continues exploring north west England in Bradford, Shipley and Hebden Bridge.
29 mins