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Great British Railway Journeys

Name: 7:00pm - Series 12 Episode 15
Start: 2025-06-09T18:00:00Z
End: 2025-06-09T18:30:00Z
Location: BBC Four HD

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Michael Portillo ventures deep underground onto London's newest railway: the Elizabeth Line. Emerging into the sunshine in Bedford Square, he recalls the choking smogs which plagued the capital during the 1950s.

Category: Documentary / Travel
Original air date: 28/06/2023

Cast and crew

Cassie FarrellDirector
Michael PortilloHost

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