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  1. East Malling to Rye

    15/15Michael hears how Folkestone coped with an influx of refugees from Belgium in 1914.

  2. Piccadilly Circus to Gravesend

    14/15Michael Portillo hears how in 1909 a Russian ballet company took London by storm.

  3. Ealing Broadway to South Kensington

    13/15Michael Portillo is transformed for the silver screen by expert hair and make-up.

  4. Reading to Taplow

    12/15In Henley-on-Thames, Michael Portillo slips into a launch to hear about the regatta.

  5. Warwick to Radley

    11/15In Warwick’s medieval castle, Michael uncovers the scene of a scandalous ball.

  6. Hillhead to Connel Ferry

    10/15Michael Portillo falls into line with the University of Glasgow’s Officer Training Corps.

  7. Glasgow to Cumbrae

    9/15Michael Portillo explores the industrial heartland of Glasgow and its mighty River Clyde.

  8. Larne to Dumfries

    8/15In a lighthouse built by Robert Stevenson, Michael discovers a magnificent machine.

  9. Belfast to Portrush

    7/15Michael Portillo investigates the scene of a watershed moment in Irish history.

  10. Newry to Portadown

    6/15Michael navigates his way by rail from Newry to Argyll and Bute.

  11. Birmingham to the Potteries

    5/15Michael Portillo visits Birmingham, Cradley Heath, Landywood and Stoke-on-Trent.

  12. Maltby to Hinckley

    4/15Michael Portillo continues his railway tour, visiting Maltby, Derby and Hinckley.

  13. Manchester to Elsecar

    3/15Michael Portillo leaves Manchester to visit Oldham, Edale and a private colliery line.

  14. Blackburn to Manchester

    2/15Michael Portillo continues his rail journey, visiting Blackburn, Nelson and Manchester.

  15. Warrington to Preston

    1/15Michael Portillo travels through Britain’s industrial heartland, starting at Warrington.