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Great British Railway Journeys

Series 2 Episode 19: Sandwich to Folkestone

Michael explores a secret port that ran the first train ferries to France carrying vital supplies during World War I, visits Walmer castle, the home of the Duke of Wellington and discovers how the Victorians initiated the building of the Channel tunnel.

Category
Documentary / Travel
Original air date
27/01/2011
Cast and crew
  • Marc BeersDirector
  • Michael PortilloHost