The former mp makes his way around the british isles by train on routes detailed in the victorian railway guidebook, originally written by lancashireborn cartographer and printer george bradshaw in the 19th century. The exconservative lawmaker is half scottish and half s. Michael portillo was an member of parliament for nearly twenty years and held three ministerial positions in the cabinet. The programme was first broadcast in 2010 on bbc two and has returned annually for a total of 11 series the series features portillo travelling around the. In a series of five epic journeys, portillo travels the length and breadth of. Portillos began with an insight into his association with the iconic rail adventure series, which first began as the host of a single episode of the bbc two series great railway journeys. The trains now departed by michael williams waterstones. Portillo has since become synonymous with the longrunning hit series great railway journeys. The ninth series of great british railway journeys and third run of great american railroad journeys are both currently in production. Explore books by rt hon michael portillo with our selection at. Rt hon michael portillo books and biography waterstones.
Great british railway journeys documentary sbs on demand. Michael portillo the official website broadcasting. In his first series, portillo took two railroad journeys in the northeast of the united states, spanning a total of 15 episodes. Many of our customers enjoyed the previous series and are interested in finding out whether our tours head to destinations that are visited in the programme. Great british railway journeys is a bbc documentary series presented by michael portillo. Bbc great british railway journeys rail discoveries.
Its a perfect book for a leisurely, long rail journey. The host of great british railway journeys and great continental railway journeys, michael portillo, has confirmed to 3aw breakfast he is in the country to film a new tv show about australia. A musthave purchase for any armchair fan of unique and awardwinning travel programming. Having taken railway journeys across britain and the continent for a host of television shows, michael portillo decided to set his sights further afield for his latest bbc2 series. Bbc great continental railway journeys great rail journeys. Great british railway journeys by charlie bunce hardcover. Michael portillo, official website, principally established to provide access to speeches, tv footage and other contributions to public debate. Great continental railway journeys english forum switzerland.
Great continental railway journeys by michael portillo. Great american railroad journeys by rt hon michael. Books by michael portillo author of great british railway. Great british railway journeys is a bbc documentary series presented by michael portillo, a former conservative mp and cabinet minister who was instrumental in saving the settle to carlisle line from closure in 1989. Michael portillo, the host of the quintessentially british travel history show great british railways, was recently interviewed by mediaweek where he not only gave some interesting insights on how. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. In the series, michael portillo travels around continental europe, steered by his. Books and films great continental railway journeys. Michael portillo has helped rekindle public interest in uk rail heritage in his popular series of great british railway journeys, broadcast on bbc2 and bbc hd. Both series are fronted by expolitician michael portillo and in this european odyssey he travels around continental europe, using george bradshaw s 19 continental railway guide. Australias greatest train journey we were terribly excited when a caller rang during the. Michael portillo travels the worlds largest rail network to experience some of americas finest history credit.
Great continental railway journeys series 2 great continental railway journeys series 2 is a bbc travel documentary series presented by michael portillo, traveling on the great train routes of europe, as michael retraces more of the journeys featured in george bradshaws 19 continental railway guide. I like them, and maybe it would be a good filler for sunday morning. Michael portillo travels through greenwich, with its famous royal observatory. Michael portillos most popular book is great british railway journeys. Isle of wight railways feature in michael portillos great.
The original bradshaws book was produced in 1861, at the time that the railways became essential for tourism as. Great american railroad journeys is a bbc travel documentary series presented by michael portillo and broadcast on bbc two. First great britain, then old europe were discovered by michael portillo across several. Great american railroad journeys rt hon michael portillo. Great continental railway journeys rail discoveries. Crossing the solent with a ticket to ryde, michael boards the island line to travel along the pier in a 1930s london underground carriage, then hops on to the isle of wight heritage line bound for. Michael portillo wants to film great british railway.
Inspired by george bradshaw, a 19thcentury cartographer who mapped britain s railways as they sprung up around him, charlie bunce and michael portillo take a journey along nine classic british railway routes and surround themselves with the history, the charm and the people at the heart of the railways. Michaels adventures often follow george bradshaws edwardian book, the great continental railway guide. Great american railroad journeys sees the famous brand of socialhistorycumtravelogue venture to the new world. Michael portillo travels on the great train routes of europe, as he retraces the journeys featured in george bradshaws 19 continental railway guide.
Bbc two great british railway journeys available now. The third series of great continental railway journeys follows michael portillo around europe. Both series are fronted by expolitician michael portillo and in this european odyssey he travels around continental europe, using george bradshaws19 continental railway guide. Using an 1879 copy of appletons guidebook to the railroads of the united states and canada, portillo travels across the united states primarily by train, though at times using other forms of transportation where necessary. Great continental railway journeysis now a firmly established series on bbc2, following in the illustrious tracks of its predecessor great british railway journeys. Michael portillo takes to the tracks with a copy of george bradshaws victorian railway guidebook. The series features portillo travelling around the railway networks of great britain, ireland and the isle of man. The last thing britain needs on a sunday morning is michael portillos face.
Its not often the chance comes along to help out the bbc with the making of a new documentary, nor the chance to share our passion for mr hendersons railway with such a likeminded soul as michael portillo, but thats. The great railway journeys programs continue to be key ingredients in sbs primetime. Michael portillos great british railway journeys comes to the isle of wight on thursday 4 january at 6. Great american railway journeys will see the famous brand of social history cum travelogue venture in the new world. From politics to tv michael portillos own great journey sbs trials slow tv with the ghan. First great britain, then old europe were discovered by michael portillo across several seasons of fascinating tv, all with the help of train fanatic george bradshaw, and the wonderful guide books he wrote over a century ago.
Michael portillos great british railway journeys home. By charlie bunce, foreword by michael portillo g opens in a new tab. His first journey took him across the us state of new york, travelling around new york city and long island before heading to niagara falls via new yorks state capital of albany and buffalo. Michael portillo has 23 books on goodreads with 492 ratings. Michael portillo rides once mighty railroads from new york to virginia the tracks that united a vast and varied nation, running past gildedage mansions and. For the second series of great american railroad journeys, i travel on. Bradshaws original tourist guide to rail travel is the star of the bbcs television series great british railway journeys as used by michael portillo. There were quite a few landmarks that ive passed in zurich which he visited the inside of to point out their function.
Michael portillo is a former mp and defence secretary who is now more focused on his railway documentaries than westminster power struggles. Michael portillo stephen armstrong 25 january 2017. The former politician and great british railway journeys presenter spoke to saga magazine ahead of his new series of great american railroad journeys. Michael portillo back on track as he explores indias railways. In elegant prose michael williams takes us on nostalgic journeys, reminding us with smuts and smells of what we have lost. Michael portillos great continental railway journeys. Once again the programme follows many of the routes and destinations featured in george bradshaws edwardian continental railway guide and handbook and sees michael exploring many corners of europe. In this episode he covered switzerland and i found the programme quite good. The bbcs great continental railway journeys presented by michael portillo has returned for a third series. Great american railroad journeys by michael portillo. Great indian railway journeys will air in autumn 2017. The uk fremantlemediaproduced series, hosted by michael portillo, have been phenomenally successful for sbs so much so that the host has recently been on air at 7. Explore books by rt hon michael portillo with our selection at waterstones. Did anyone just watch michael portillo present great continental railway journeys on bbc2.
It premiered in 2010 on bbc two, and has returned every year for a total of ten series. He now has a regular weekly television show about politics, and has made documentaries on a range of subjects, including great british railway journeys and the secret state. Viewing tips the downloadable clips listed below have been edited for internet delivery and are presented in wmv format for video, and wav format for audio. Great continental railway journeys is now a firmly established series on bbc2, following in the illustrious tracks of its predecessorgreat british railway journeys. London to hastings great british railway journeys, book 9 ebook. Michael portillo rediscovers the dutch golden age with the help of bradshaws continental railway guide from 19, michael weaved his way around the quirky country. Great american railroad journeys and over 8 million other books are.
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