Aired Tuesday June 5, 6:00pm - 7:00pmon BBC Two HD

Great American Railroad Journeys

San Francisco: Reversion

Armed with his trusty Appleton's Guide, Michael Portillo reaches San Francisco, where he boards one of the city's iconic cable cars. Behind the scenes in the engineering powerhouse, he uncovers the street cars' secret to scaling the city's famously steep hills. In the Presidio neighbourhood, a leading publisher introduces Michael to San Francisco's long tradition of fine printing and book-making. Michael takes the opportunity to have his own treasured book appraised.

Category
Documentary / Travel
Original air date
2018-02-08
Cast and crew
  • Dave MinchinDirector
  • Michael PortilloHost