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S8-E11 Great British Railway Journeys Goes to Ireland: Wexford to Wicklow

Michael Portillo begins a journey across Ireland, starting in the port of Wexford, where he...

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S8-E10 Stowmarket to Harwich

Michael Portillo embarks on the final leg of his journey following the route of the...

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S8-E9 Gainsborough to Ely

Michael Portillo travels from Gainsborough to Ely, along the way learning about a Victorian machine...

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S8-E8 Chapeltown to Doncaster

Michael starts his journey in Chapeltown, Sheffield, following what was once known as the North...

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