Dundee to Aberdeen
Michael Portillo learns how Queen Victoria used to hide from her subjects, discovers how factory workers went deaf and goes out with a bang in Aberdeenshire.
Michael Portillo takes to the tracks with his copy of Bradshaw's Victorian railway guidebook, he travels the length and breadth of the British Isles to see what of Bradshaw's world remains. Michael is exploring the stunning scenery of rural and coastal Scotland, travelling from Stirling, through the industrial east coast and dramatic Highland landscapes, to the beauty of the western lochs, finally ending his journey in John O'Groats. Michael learns how Queen Victoria used to hide from her subjects, discovers how factory workers went deaf and goes out with a bang in Aberdeenshire.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Series Producer | Michelle Heeley |
| Director | Tom Richardson |
Broadcasts
Tue 22 Jan 2013 18:30麻豆官网首页入口 HD & 麻豆官网首页入口 Two
Thu 18 Apr 2013 10:05- Wed 2 Apr 2014 19:30
- Tue 9 Jun 2015 19:30
Steam railway programmes on 麻豆官网首页入口 iPlayer
A collection of programmes from the 麻豆官网首页入口 archives on the beauty of steam locomotives.