Belfast to Londonderry

Alexei Sayle takes another train journey and breaks the golden rule of travelling by train in the UK - by actually talking to his fellow passengers.

In this episode he takes a trip across the stunning countryside of Northern Ireland from Belfast to Londonderry.

Among his many fellow travellers, he meets:

* Robert who is on a trip to Londonderry to explore its history with his family

* Sheri and Howard from Florida who spend many months each year travelling the world

* William and Heather, who tell Alexei how Belfast has become a hugely successful tourist destination

* Gabriel and Kate who are visiting a relative in hospital after a major operation

* Judith and Lisa who are married with a young son and feel they are part of a new future for their country

Producers: Peter Lowe and Lyndon Jones

A Ride production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2024