Monday 1 June, 6:30pm - 7:00pmon BBC Two HD

Great Continental Railway Journeys

Name: 6:30pm - Series 9 Episode 7
Start: 2026-06-02T17:30:00Z
End: 2026-06-02T18:00:00Z
Location: BBC Two

Series 9 Episode 15: Eger to Hortobágy

On the last leg of his journey, Michael Portillo arrives in the historic city of Eger. At its famous castle, he discovers how Ottoman invaders were defeated by an outnumbered Hungarian force.

Category: Documentary / Travel
Original air date: 05/06/2026

Cast and crew

Ben RowlandDirector
Michael PortilloHost

Upcoming broadcasts

Monday 1 June, 7:30amon BBC Two
Series 9 Episode 14
Monday 1 June, 7:30amon BBC Two HD
Series 9 Episode 14
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Series 9 Episode 15
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Series 9 Episode 15
Tuesday 2 June, 7:30amon BBC Two HD
Series 9 Episode 15
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