Great British Railway Journeys

Michael Portillo crosses the Irish sea to discover the rich railway history of both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. He observes the amazing engineering feat involved in building the railway along Dublin's treacherous East coast, explores 19th century crime and punishment in a Victorian jail, and finds out how the lions of Dublin Zoo changed the fortunes of the railways.

Category

Documentary / Travel

Original air date

30/01/2012