Berwick-upon-Tweed to Morpeth
Michael Portillo discovers the unique cross-border history of Berwick-upon-Tweed and hears the unique story of the Pitman Painters of Ashington.
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.
He travels through some of northern England's most dramatic scenery, from Berwick-upon-Tweed, crossing the Pennines to the Lake District before completing the journey on the beautiful and unique Isle of Man.
Here, Michael discovers the unique cross-border history of Berwick-Upon-Tweed, hears the unique story of the Pitman Painters of Ashington and sees first-hand the perils of working on the rails in Victorian times.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Series Producer | Jay Taylor |
| Executive Producer | John Comerford |
Broadcasts
Mon 23 Jan 2012 18:30麻豆官网首页入口 HD & 麻豆官网首页入口 Two
Tue 12 Jun 2012 03:55- Fri 11 Oct 2013 19:30麻豆官网首页入口 Two Scotland
- Sun 13 Oct 2013 18:00麻豆官网首页入口 Two except Scotland
Mon 2 Dec 2013 19:30- Tue 3 Dec 2013 02:30
- Mon 27 Oct 2014 16:50
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