Wednesday 5 August, 7:00pm - 7:30pmon BBC Four

Great British Railway Journeys

Name: 2:55am - Series 15 Episode 14
Start: 2026-08-06T01:55:00Z
End: 2026-08-06T02:25:00Z
Location: BBC Four

Series 15 Episode 14: York to Skipton

Michael Portillo's postwar exploration of Merseyside to Teesside finds him in York, a paradise for rail enthusiasts. In the company of some of the most famous locomotives ever built, he recalls the controversy surrounding their relocation.

Category: Documentary / Travel
Original air date: 04/04/2024

Cast and crew

Mike ArnottDirector
Michael PortilloHost

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