Wareham to Portland
Michael Portillo uncovers the oil fields hidden underneath England's quiet seaside resorts and discovers the crucial role Weymouth played in the D-day landings.
Michael Portillo takes to the tracks with a copy of George Bradshaw's Victorian Railway Guidebook. Portillo travels the length and breadth of the country to see how the railways changed us, and what of Bradshaw's Britain remains.
Following in the footsteps of Queen Victoria, Michael uses the railways she often rode from Windsor Castle to her country getaway on the Isle of Wight, from which his journey continues west to Portland.
Michael uncovers the amazing oil fields hidden underneath England's quiet seaside resorts, discovers the crucial role Weymouth played in the D-day landings, and heads to the cradle of Victorian Britain's most prestigious building rock, Portland.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Series Producer | Jay Taylor |
| Executive Producer | John Comerford |
Broadcasts
Fri 13 Jan 2012 18:30麻豆官网首页入口 HD & 麻豆官网首页入口 Two
Tue 22 May 2012 02:35- Fri 4 Oct 2013 19:30麻豆官网首页入口 Two Scotland
- Sun 6 Oct 2013 16:45麻豆官网首页入口 Two Wales
- Sun 6 Oct 2013 18:00麻豆官网首页入口 Two except Scotland & Wales
Mon 18 Nov 2013 19:30- Tue 19 Nov 2013 02:15
- Fri 17 Oct 2014 16:50
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