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  1. Egham to Henley-on-Thames

    20/20In Egham, a historic steam fair offers the original white-knuckle ride.

  2. Hampton Court to Teddington

    19/20Michael Portillo is treated to a tour of the world's longest vine at Hampton Court Palace.

  3. Woking to Walton-on-Thames

    18/20Michael Portillo uncovers the story of Britain's first purpose-built crematorium.

  4. East Grinstead to Guildford

    17/20Michael Portillo takes to the footplate of a loco on the Bluebell Railway.

  5. Ashford to Sevenoaks

    16/20Michael Portillo lends a hand at a state-of-the-art train maintenance plant.

  6. Bridgwater to Dartmoor

    15/20Michael Portillo stands trial at the Bloody Assizes in Taunton.

  7. Bristol to Glastonbury

    14/20Michael Portillo enters the foul-smelling world of a Victorian tannery.

  8. Stroud to Bath

    13/20Michael Portillo investigates the Victorian origins of snooker.

  9. Redditch to Gloucester

    12/20The Freemasons of Cheltenham invite Michael to share the secrets of their society.

  10. Birmingham to Worcester

    11/20Michael Portillo visits Birmingham's town hall which reveals a magnificent organ.

  11. Plymouth to Porthcurno

    10/20In Plymouth, Michael Portillo finds out about the Royal Navy's fighting spirit.

  12. Lymington Town to Exmouth

    9/20Michael Portillo makes a lifesaving discovery in the sailing haven of Lymington.

  13. Littlehampton to Beaulieu

    8/20Michael Portillo discovers how Victorian engineers defended Littlehampton from cholera.

  14. Newhaven to Worthing

    7/20Michael Portillo examines the nation's hidden defences against potential invaders.

  15. Dover to Lewes

    6/20A miniature steam railway takes Michael Portillo from Romney Marsh to Dungeness.

  16. Ashley to Alton

    5/20In Macclesfield, Michael finds the end of the Silk Route and tries screen printing.

  17. St Helens to Knutsford

    4/20Michael discovers how Victorian techniques to construct buildings have evolved.

  18. Preston to Swinton

    3/20Michael explores the Victorian industrial landscape of Salford.

  19. Windermere to Carnforth

    2/20Michael Portillo visits the village home of author and illustrator Beatrix Potter.

  20. Carlisle to Penrith

    1/20Michael Portillo investigates the Victorian appetite for the custard cream.