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Great British Railway JourneysEpisodes

    Chichester to AmberleySeries 16

    5/20Michael Portillo’s railway tour of the Weald nears its conclusion.

    Gatwick Airport to Royal Tunbridge WellsSeries 16

    4/20Michael Portillo’s exploration of the Weald continues aboard the Gatwick Express train.

    Dorking to LingfieldSeries 16

    3/20Michael Portillo’s railway tour of the Weald reaches the spectacular Surrey countryside.

    Herne Bay to Leeds Castle, KentSeries 13

    5/15Michael reaches the Kent resort of Herne Bay, where he learns about a pioneering aviatrix.

    Deal to MargateSeries 13

    4/15Michael heads across the Kent coast, visiting Walmer Castle and the resort of Margate.

    Rye to DungenessSeries 13

    3/15Michael Portillo follows his 1930s Bradshaw’s guide to the unspoilt Sussex port of Rye.

    Hassocks to BenendenSeries 13

    2/15Michael visits the village of Ditchling, once the home of a community of Catholic artists.

    Biggin Hill to Ashdown ForestSeries 13

    1/15Michael Portillo experiences a terrifying ‘victory roll’ in a World War II Spitfire