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Great Continental Railway JourneysSeries 8Episodes

  1. Next Monday18:30
    BBC Two

    Pula to Pazin

    1/20Michael mounts a valiant defence against latter-day gladiators in Pula's amphitheatre.(R)

  2. Next Tuesday18:30
    BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD

    Buzet to Pag

    2/20Ably assisted by Lila, an expert labrador, Michael Portillo hunts for truffles.(R)

  3. Wed 10 Jun 202618:30
    BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD

    Knin to Split

    3/20Michael’s railway adventure reaches Zadar, a centre for the production of cherry liqueur.(R)

  4. Thu 11 Jun 202618:30
    BBC Two

    Sarajevo

    4/20Michael traces the fateful last journey of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie.(R)

  5. Fri 12 Jun 202618:30
    BBC Two

    Mostar to Dubrovnik

    5/20Michael Portillo enjoys a journey on the historic line from Sarajevo to Mostar.(R)