Aired Monday 4 May, 6:30pm - 7:00pmon BBC Two HD

Great Korean Railway Journeys

Name: 8:30am - Series 1 Episode 5
Start: 2026-06-10T07:30:00Z
End: 2026-06-10T08:00:00Z
Location: BBC Two HD

Series 1 Episode 1: DMZ to Seoul

Michael begins his journey at the tense frontier of the Demilitarised Zone before heading to the capital of Seoul, a vast-fast moving city that has become one of the world's most advanced cities.

Category: Documentary / Travel
Original air date: 04/05/2026

Cast and crew

Ben RowlandDirector
Michael PortilloHost

Upcoming broadcasts

Wednesday 27 May, 8:30amon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 3
Wednesday 27 May, 8:30amon BBC Two HD
Series 1 Episode 3
Wednesday 3 June, 8:30amon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 4
Wednesday 3 June, 8:30amon BBC Two HD
Series 1 Episode 4
Wednesday 10 June, 8:30amon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 5
Wednesday 10 June, 8:30amon BBC Two HD
Series 1 Episode 5