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Great Continental Railway Journeys

Name: 8:30am - Series 9 Episode 7
Start: 2026-08-26T07:30:00Z
End: 2026-08-26T08:00:00Z
Location: BBC Two

Series 8 Episode 16: Nantes to Lorient

Michael Portillo's rail travels take him to the north west corner of France, where he explores the beautiful regions of Brittany and Normandy and learns of their connections with Great Britain.

Category: Documentary / Travel
Original air date: 31/03/2025

Cast and crew

Celestino IngraoDirector
Michael PortilloHost

Upcoming broadcasts

Today, 6:30pmon BBC Two
Series 8 Episode 16
Tomorrow, 6:30pmon BBC Two
Series 8 Episode 17
Tomorrow, 6:30pmon BBC Two HD
Series 8 Episode 17
Wednesday 26 August, 8:00amon BBC Two
Series 9 Episode 6
Wednesday 26 August, 8:00amon BBC Two HD
Series 9 Episode 6
Wednesday 26 August, 8:30amon BBC Two
Series 9 Episode 7