Aired Tuesday 5 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 2: Suwon to Seodaemun (Seoul)

Michael's South Korean railway journey continues in Seoul. Travelling across one of the world's largest metro systems, he heads south to Suwon to visit Samsung's headquarters.

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

Cast and crew

Ben RowlandDirector
Michael PortilloHost

Upcoming broadcasts

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