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Great British Railway JourneysSeries 16Episodes

  1. Today15:15
    BBC Two

    Solihull to Birmingham International

    15/20On the last leg of his Midlands tour, Michael travels to Solihull, home of the Land Rover.(R)

  2. Monday15:00
    BBC Two

    Loughton to Audley End

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

  3. Tuesday15:00
    BBC Two

    Romford to the Blackwater Estuary

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

  4. Next Thursday14:30
    BBC Two

    Chelmsford to Tollesbury

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

  5. Next Thursday15:00
    BBC Two

    Witham to Saffron Walden

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

  6. Next Friday15:00
    BBC Two

    Colchester to Chappel and Wakes Colne

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