Wednesday 27 May, 7:30am - 8:00amon BBC Two HD

Great Continental Railway Journeys

Name: 6:30pm - Series 9 Episode 8
Start: 2026-05-27T17:30:00Z
End: 2026-05-27T18:00:00Z
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

Tomorrow, 7:30amon BBC Two
Series 9 Episode 6
Tomorrow, 7:30amon BBC Two HD
Series 9 Episode 6
Tomorrow, 6:30pmon BBC Two
Series 9 Episode 7
Tomorrow, 6:30pmon BBC Two HD
Series 9 Episode 7
Wednesday 27 May, 7:30amon BBC Two
Series 9 Episode 7
Wednesday 27 May, 6:30pmon BBC Two
Series 9 Episode 8