Dufftown to Aviemore
Michael Portillo learns how Victorian whisky trains were raided by robbers and travels along one of Scotland's most impressive viaducts.
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 Victorian whisky trains were raided by robbers, travels along one of Scotland's most impressive viaducts and discovers that life is not always sweet on a shortbread production line.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Series Producer | Michelle Heeley |
| Director | Tom Richardson |
| Executive Producer | John Comerford |
Broadcasts
Wed 23 Jan 2013 18:30麻豆官网首页入口 HD & 麻豆官网首页入口 Two
Mon 22 Apr 2013 09:30- Mon 7 Apr 2014 19:30
- Wed 10 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.