Wednesday 27 May, 8:30am - 9:00amon BBC Two

Great Korean Railway Journeys

Name: 8:30am - Series 1 Episode 5
Start: 2026-06-10T07:30:00Z
End: 2026-06-10T08:00:00Z
Location: BBC Two HD

Series 1 Episode 5: Gwangju to Jeju

On the final leg of his journey, Michael travels to South Korea's south-west, where food, protest and landscape reveal the values that have shaped the modern nation.

Category: Documentary / Travel
Original air date: 08/05/2026

Cast and crew

Ben RowlandDirector
Michael PortilloHost

Upcoming broadcasts

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Wednesday 3 June, 8:30amon BBC Two
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Wednesday 10 June, 8:30amon BBC Two HD
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