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S8-E15 Great British Railway Journeys Goes to Ireland: Ballina to Westport

On the last leg of Michael Portillo's long journey from Wexford to Westport, a fashionable...

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S8-E14 Great British Railway Journeys Goes to Ireland: Dromod to Sligo

Michael Portillo continues his Irish journey from Dromod to Sligo. Along the way he discovers...

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S8-E13 Great British Railway Journeys Goes to Ireland: Navan to Mullingar

Michael Portillo continues his journey across Ireland, travelling from Navan to Mullingar. Along the way,...

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S8-E12 Great British Railway Journeys Goes to Ireland: Greystones to Dublin

At Trinity College, Dublin, Michael Portillo discovers one of Ireland's greatest treasures, and also explores...

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Michael Portillo rides the rails in India: "For once I felt quite understated in my attire"

In Great Indian Railway Journeys, the former politician explores the foothills of the Himalayas and the Ganges' fertile plains - and enjoys a rose petal bath

Michael Portillo rides the rails through the history of the US and Canada

The most scenic great continental railway journeys

Michael Portillo on going from politics to riding the rails

Michael Portillo is dwarfed by Niagara Falls: "You have that frisson that you may be dashed to pieces at any time”

5 epic train journeys