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Great British Railway Journeys

Series 3 Episode 13: Lydney to Newport

Michael Portillo discovers Britain's hidden micro-mines within the Forest of Dean, sees why the Victorians fell for the romantic ruins of Tintern Abbey and uncovers the railway engineering behind the industrial icon that is Newport Transporter Bridge.

Category
Documentary / Travel
Original air date
2012-01-18
Cast and crew
  • Colin RothbartDirector
  • Michael PortilloHost