Great Coastal Railway Journeys on SBS – Michael Portillo embarks on a new season of railway adventures around the coasts of the British Isles.
From the Giant’s Causeway to the Jurassic Coast of Dorset, our seasoned train traveller immerses himself in the magnificent scenery of the United Kingdom’s coastal regions. Meeting each region’s inhabitants, he discovers passion and pride in their history, culture and identity and seeks to understand the challenges each region faces today.
Season Two, Episode Five: St Bees To Maryport
Michael Portillo is on the last leg of his railway journey around the northwest coast of England. As his train passes Sellafield, he notes the covert nuclear reprocessing plant before making a beeline for Wainwright Country.
Episode Six: Middlesbrough
Michael Portillo’s coastal railway adventure propels him in search of the unknown universe in Boulby, North Yorkshire. Over a kilometre below the surface of the earth, in the deepest mine in Britain, Michael joins the hunt for dark matter.
Great Coastal Railway Journeys – New Double Episode – Tuesday, 11 July at 7.30pm on SBS and SBS on Demand (20Parts)
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