Saturday 28 December, 8:00pm - 9:00pmon U&Yesterday

Great American Railroad Journeys

Series 3: San Francisco

Armed with his trusty Appleton's Guide, Michael Portillo reaches San Francisco, where he boards one of the city's iconic cable cars. Behind the scenes in the engineering powerhouse, he uncovers the street cars' secret to scaling the city's famously steep hills. In the Presidio neighbourhood, a leading publisher introduces Michael to San Francisco's long tradition of fine printing and book-making. Michael takes the opportunity to have his own treasured book appraised.

Category
Documentary / Travel
Original air date
08/02/2018
Cast and crew
  • Dave MinchinDirector
  • Michael PortilloHost