Great British Railway Journeys

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Great British Railway Journeys

All aboard! Armed with his trusty Bradshaw's guide, Michael Portillo explores the UK the railways made. Uncover hidden gems and fascinating communities from across the nation.

Series 15: 1. Denham to Swindon (29 mins)

Blitz Wales with John Humphrys
John Humphrys marks the 75th anniversary of the start of the Blitz in south Wales.
60 mins
The World鈥檚 Most Extreme Festivals
Chris Stark makes an epic journey to beautiful Tr忙na 鈥� the most remote festival on Earth.
23 mins
Around the World in 80 Treasures
Dan Cruickshank looks for man-made treasures in Brazil, Peru and on Easter Island.
Britain's Nuclear Bomb Scandal: Our Story
Cover-ups and shattering consequences of Britain鈥檚 race to become a global nuclear power
75 mins
Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland
Conflict and peace. The highly acclaimed tale of the Troubles, by those who lived it
Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit
Its myths and legends. Exploring the city that shaped a world 鈥� and what tore it apart
Union with David Olusoga
National identity, social class, inequality. David Olusoga exposes what divides the UK
Digging for Britain
Finds include a Viking camp, ancient gold and evidence of people living inside henges.
Simon Reeve's South America
Simon travels from Venezuela across the great forests of the Guiana Shield.
Royal History鈥檚 Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley
Lucy Worsley uncovers the myths written about the English Reformation.
Meet the Roman Emperor with Mary Beard
They ruled, partied and plotted,聽but behind their power Mary uncovers a story of paranoia
59 mins
The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth
The legacy of Columbia. The human stories behind a tragedy that shocked the world

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