St Louis to Jefferson City, Missouri
Michael Portillo rides the railroads of North America with his Appleton's Guide. In St Louis, Michael ascends the Gateway Arch.
Michael Portillo crosses the Atlantic once more to ride the railroads of North America with his faithful Appleton's Guide to the United States and Canada. Amid breathtaking scenery, he encounters magnificent beasts, joins intrepid explorers and witnesses unique customs on an awesome 1,500-mile journey to recapture the excitement and promise of the 19th-century American Frontier.
In St Louis, Michael ascends America's monument to the Wild West, the astonishing Gateway Arch, the tallest free-standing monument in the United States, and makes a delightful discovery inside it. And on the banks of the Missouri River, he is invited aboard a magnificent replica of the original keel boat used for a historic expedition.
In Washington, Missouri, he attempts to craft a corn cob pipe and in the Missouri state capital, Jefferson City, he finds an enormous fortified building that served as the gaol for the entire Wild West.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Michael Portillo |
Executive Producer | John Comerford |
Series Producer | Alison Kreps |
Broadcasts
- Tue 4 Apr 2017 19:00
- Tue 18 Apr 2017 08:00
- Mon 7 Aug 2023 19:00
- Tue 8 Aug 2023 01:55
- Mon 2 Sep 2024 19:00
- Tue 3 Sep 2024 01:00
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