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Great British Railway Journeys Episodes

  1. Today 15:15
    BBC Two

    Dudley to West BromwichSeries 16

    13/20 Michael Portillo boards a barge on the Dudley Canal and discovers an ancient seabed. (R)

  2. Tomorrow 15:15
    BBC Two

    Birmingham New Street to WednesburySeries 16

    14/20 Arriving in Birmingham, Michael heads to Curzon Street for a tour of the HS2 terminus. (R)

  3. Friday 15:15
    BBC Two

    Solihull to Birmingham InternationalSeries 16

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

  4. Monday 15:00
    BBC Two

    Loughton to Audley EndSeries 16

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

  5. Next Tuesday 15:00
    BBC Two

    Romford to the Blackwater EstuarySeries 16

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

  6. Next Thursday 14:30
    BBC Two

    Chelmsford to TollesburySeries 16

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

  7. Next Thursday 15:00
    BBC Two

    Witham to Saffron WaldenSeries 16

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

  8. Fri 30 Oct 2026 15:00
    BBC Two

    Colchester to Chappel and Wakes ColneSeries 16

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