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Great British Railway JourneysEpisodes

  1. Next Monday15:00
    BBC Two

    Biggin Hill to Ashdown ForestSeries 13

    1/15Michael Portillo experiences a terrifying ‘victory roll’ in a World War II Spitfire(R)

  2. Next Tuesday15:00
    BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD

    Hassocks to BenendenSeries 13

    2/15Michael visits the village of Ditchling, once the home of a community of Catholic artists.(R)

  3. Next Tuesday16:00
    BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only

    Hassocks to BenendenSeries 13

    2/15Michael visits the village of Ditchling, once the home of a community of Catholic artists.(R)

  4. Wed 16 Sep 202615:00
    BBC Two

    Rye to DungenessSeries 13

    3/15Michael Portillo follows his 1930s Bradshaw’s guide to the unspoilt Sussex port of Rye.(R)

  5. Thu 17 Sep 202615:00
    BBC Two

    Deal to MargateSeries 13

    4/15Michael heads across the Kent coast, visiting Walmer Castle and the resort of Margate.(R)

  6. Fri 18 Sep 202615:00
    BBC Two

    Herne Bay to Leeds Castle, KentSeries 13

    5/15Michael reaches the Kent resort of Herne Bay, where he learns about a pioneering aviatrix.(R)