Aired Tuesday July 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pmon BBC Two HD

Great Australian Railway Journeys

Series 1 Episode 1: Port Augusta to Darwin: The Ghan

Michael Portillo ventures down under to experience one of the world's greatest rail journeys aboard the legendary Ghan Railway. His 1913 Bradshaw's Guide tells him `a transcontinental railway is being constructed' and he traces its route from the southern harbour of Port Augusta to the port of Darwin on the north coast.

Category: Documentary / Travel
Original air date: 2019-10-26

Cast and crew

Dave MinchinDirector
Michael PortilloHost

Upcoming broadcasts

Monday April 29, 7:00pmon BBC Four
Series 1 Episode 5
Monday April 29, 7:00pmon BBC Four HD
Series 1 Episode 5
Tuesday April 30, 12:50amon BBC Four
Series 1 Episode 5
Tuesday April 30, 12:50amon BBC Four HD
Series 1 Episode 5
Tuesday April 30, 7:00pmon BBC Four
Series 1 Episode 6
Tuesday April 30, 7:00pmon BBC Four HD
Series 1 Episode 6