Great Continental Railway Journeys

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

29/11/2012