Tuesday 26 May, 6:30pm - 7:00pmon BBC Two HD

Great Continental Railway Journeys

Name: 7:30am - Series 9 Episode 7
Start: 2026-05-27T06:30:00Z
End: 2026-05-27T07:00:00Z
Location: BBC Two

Series 9 Episode 7: Brussels to Ghent

Michael Portillo's Belgian rail journey continues in the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders. He discovers Antwerp's historic diamond industry and visits a Van Eyck masterpiece in Ghent.

Category: Documentary / Travel
Original air date: 26/05/2026

Cast and crew

Michael PortilloHost

Upcoming broadcasts

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Series 9 Episode 6
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Tuesday 26 May, 7:30amon BBC Two HD
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Tuesday 26 May, 6:30pmon BBC Two
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