Aired Tuesday 17 December, 1:00am - 1:30amon U&Yesterday

Great British Railway Journeys

Name: 1:00am - Series 11 Episode 7
Start: 2024-12-17T01:00:00Z
End: 2024-12-17T01:30:00Z
Location: U&Yesterday

Series 11 Episode 7: Truro to St Mawgan

Michael Portillo is in Cornwall's county town, Truro, with his 1930s Bradshaw's Guide. In the surrounding countryside, he finds the historic estate of Trewithen, whose gardens were stocked from China by professional plant hunters commissioned by its owner. The Atlantic Coast branch line carries Michael north to Newquay.

Category: Documentary / Travel
Original air date: 14/01/2020

Cast and crew

Anthony HollandDirector
Michael PortilloHost