Aired Monday June 14,
6:30pm - 7:00pmon BBC Two
Great Continental Railway Journeys
Series 7Michael Portillo sports a strikingly modern edition of his Bradshaw's Continental Handbook, dated 1936. His destination lies close to his heart: the ancient kingdom of Spain and land of his father, recommended in Michael's guidebook for its exceptional climate and glorious history. But 1936 was a turbulent time in Spain, with political upheaval descending into a brutal civil war. Michael begins an emotional rail journey that takes him deep into his family's past.
- Category
- Documentary / Travel
- Original air date
- 2021-06-14
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