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Great British Railway JourneysEpisodes

  1. Monday15:00
    BBC Two

    Loughton to Audley EndSeries 16

    16/20Michael Portillo embarks on a journey across Essex.(R)

  2. Tuesday15:00
    BBC Two

    Romford to the Blackwater EstuarySeries 16

    17/20Michael explores a rail-operating centre and visits the home of Radio Caroline.(R)

  3. Thursday14:30
    BBC Two

    Chelmsford to TollesburySeries 16

    18/20Michael’s exploration of Essex reaches Chelmsford.(R)

  4. Thursday15:00
    BBC Two

    Witham to Saffron WaldenSeries 16

    19/20Michael visits Terling Place, one of Essex's great country houses.(R)

  5. Next Friday15:00
    BBC Two

    Colchester to Chappel and Wakes ColneSeries 16

    20/20As Michael's trip finishes, he visits Colchester, a claimant for Britain's oldest town.(R)