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Great British Railway Journeys Episodes

    Romford to the Blackwater EstuarySeries 16

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

    Colchester to Chappel and Wakes ColneSeries 16

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

    Witham to Saffron WaldenSeries 16

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

    Chelmsford to TollesburySeries 16

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

    Loughton to Audley EndSeries 16

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

    Dudley to West BromwichSeries 16

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

    Shrewsbury to TelfordSeries 16

    11/20 Michael Portillo re-enacts the Battle of Shrewsbury and explores the town's cathedral.

    Birmingham New Street to WednesburySeries 16

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

    Ironbridge to CoseleySeries 16

    12/20 Michael is in Ironbridge Gorge on the River Severn, a hotbed of 18th-century innovation.

    Solihull to Birmingham InternationalSeries 16

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

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