Switzerland: Part 2
Michael Portillo heads for the glorious Alps and learns how astonishing engineering feats conquered the most challenging peaks before taking in Lake Lucerne.
Following in the footsteps of early 20th-century travellers, on the second part of this journey Michael Portillo uses his 1913 railway guide to explore Switzerland, whose remarkable railways helped make it a favourite with Edwardian tourists. On this leg he heads for the glorious Alps and learns how astonishing engineering feats conquered the most challenging peaks before taking in the striking beauty of Lake Lucerne. Michael's journey ends with a spectacular ascent by train to Europe's highest station, perched atop Switzerland's dramatic Jungfraujoch mountain.
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Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Michael Portillo |
Broadcasts
- Mon 18 Mar 2013 19:00麻豆官网首页入口 HD & 麻豆官网首页入口 Two
- Mon 16 Feb 2015 19:30
- Tue 17 Feb 2015 03:30
Steam Railways
A collection of programmes from the 麻豆官网首页入口 archives on the beauty of steam locomotives.