Chichester to Cowes
Early 20th-century Bradshaw's guide in hand, Michael Portillo is in Chichester, where he encounters an Edwardian motoring duo patronised by King Edward VII.
His early 20th-century Bradshaw's guide in hand, Michael Portillo is in Chichester, West Sussex, where he encounters an Edwardian motoring duo patronised by King Edward VII. After a grand tour of their factory, he is treated to some R&R in one of their finest vehicles. Arriving in the seaside resort of Southsea, Hampshire, Michael heads for the majestic King's Theatre, built by a renowned theatre designer of the day. He treads the boards with a group of true thespians, in a community production of Lads in the Village.
Crossing the Solent with a ticket to Ryde, Michael boards the Island Line to travel along the pier in a 1930s London Underground carriage, then hops on to the Isle of Wight heritage line bound for Wootton. His destination is Osborne House, where the future King Edward VII spent much of his childhood.
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Duration: 02:54
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Series Producer | Alison Kreps |
| Director | Joseph Cunningham |
| Production Company | FremantleMedia |
Broadcasts
Thu 4 Jan 2018 18:30- Thu 22 Feb 2018 02:55
- Thu 22 Aug 2019 18:30
- Thu 19 Mar 2020 18:30
- Sun 22 Mar 2020 18:00大象传媒 Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Mon 13 Sep 2021 19:00
- Tue 14 Sep 2021 01:00
- Mon 13 Feb 2023 19:00
- Tue 14 Feb 2023 02:00
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