Dover to Lewes
Michael Portillo journeys around Britain. Beginning in the port of Dover, he is inspired by a Victorian sea captain to plunge into the English Channel.
Michael Portillo embarks on a railway journey along the south coast of Britain. Beginning in the port of Dover, he is inspired by a brave Victorian sea captain to plunge into the English Channel. A spectacular miniature steam railway, one third the size of his customary mode of transport, conveys him from Romney Marsh to Dungeness.
In elegant Eastbourne, he discovers how the refined Victorian upper crust was attracted to the town by design of the 7th Duke of Devonshire. He ends his journey in truly eccentric English style at the Glyndebourne opera festival on the South Downs.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Series Producer | Alison Kreps |
| Executive Producer | John Comerford |
| Production Company | Boundless Productions |
Broadcasts
- Mon 11 Jan 2016 18:30
- Tue 23 Feb 2016 08:45
- Mon 11 Sep 2017 15:45
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