大象传媒

Michael Portillo鈥檚 coastal railway adventure propels him in search of the unknown universe in Boulby, North Yorkshire. Over a kilometre below the surface of the earth, in the deepest mine in Britain, Michael joins the hunt for dark matter.

At Redcar, a racing legend tells Michael his incredible story. The champion jockey, who was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, describes his glittering comeback.

Middlesbrough鈥檚 iconic blue Transporter Bridge offers Michael fabulous high views over the Tees estuary and the Cleveland Hills. The pride of Teessiders in their most famous landmark is clear, and Michael is fascinated by the wild natural landscape reclaimed from the industry around it.

At Saltholme, Michael joins the RSPB in a hide to observe a visiting bird of prey.