Sunday 7 December, 5:35am - 6:00amon U&Eden

Great British Railway Journeys

Name: 5:30am - Series 14 Episode 9
Start: 2025-12-17T05:30:00Z
End: 2025-12-17T06:00:00Z
Location: U&Eden

Series 14 Episode 8: Paddington to Ongar

Michael Portillo ventures deep underground onto London's newest railway: the Elizabeth Line. Emerging into the sunshine in Bedford Square, he recalls the choking smogs which plagued the capital during the 1950s.

Category: Documentary / Travel
Original air date: 28/06/2023

Cast and crew

Cassie FarrellDirector
Michael PortilloHost

Upcoming broadcasts

Tuesday 9 December, 5:20amon U&Eden
Series 14 Episode 1
Wednesday 10 December, 5:35amon U&Eden
Series 14 Episode 2
Thursday 11 December, 5:25amon U&Eden
Series 14 Episode 11
Sunday 14 December, 5:30amon U&Eden
Series 14 Episode 7
Tuesday 16 December, 5:25amon U&Eden
Series 14 Episode 8
Wednesday 17 December, 5:30amon U&Eden
Series 14 Episode 9