Aired Saturday May 18, 8:00pm - 9:00pmon Yesterday

Great Continental Railway Journeys

Name: 9:00pm - Series 2 Episode 6
Start: 2024-06-01T20:00:00Z
End: 2024-06-01T21:00:00Z
Location: Yesterday

Series 1 Episode 4: Switzerland

Michael Portillo uses George Bradshaw's `Continental Railway Guide' to explore Switzerland, whose remarkable railways helped make it a favourite with Edwardian tourists. He begins in the truly international city of Basel and travels east to visit the industrial Zurich. He then heads for the glorious Alps, before taking in the striking beauty of Lake Lucerne.

Category: Documentary / Travel
Original air date: 2012-11-29

Cast and crew

Dave MinchinDirector
Michael PortilloHost

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