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Switzerland: Part 1

Michael Portillo uses his 1913 railway guide to explore Switzerland, whose remarkable railways helped make it a favourite with Edwardian tourists.

Michael Portillo continues his railway adventure which takes him across the heart of Europe. Following in the footsteps of early 20th-century travellers, on this journey Michael uses his 1913 railway guide to explore Switzerland, whose remarkable railways helped make it a favourite with Edwardian tourists. He begins in the truly international city of Basel and travels east to visit industrial Zurich.

30 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Michael Portillo
Executive Producer John Comerford
Executive Producer Alison Kreps

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Steam Railways

A collection of programmes from the 大象传媒 archives on the beauty of steam locomotives.