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Great British Railway Journeys Episodes

  1. Tomorrow 18:30
    BBC Two

    Paddock Wood to FrantSeries 16

    1/20 Michael Portillo takes to the rails to explore the Weald in south east England. (R)

  2. Tuesday 18:30
    BBC Two

    Hildenborough to RobertsbridgeSeries 16

    2/20 Michael Portillo’s rail exploration of the Weald continues from Tonbridge. (R)

  3. Wednesday 18:30
    BBC Two

    Dorking to LingfieldSeries 16

    3/20 Michael Portillo’s railway tour of the Weald reaches the spectacular Surrey countryside. (R)

  4. Thursday 18:30
    BBC Two

    Gatwick Airport to Royal Tunbridge WellsSeries 16

    4/20 Michael Portillo’s exploration of the Weald continues aboard the Gatwick Express train. (R)

  5. Friday 18:30
    BBC Two

    Chichester to AmberleySeries 16

    5/20 Michael Portillo’s railway tour of the Weald nears its conclusion. (R)

  6. Mon 14 Sep 2026 15:00
    BBC Two HD & England only

    Biggin Hill to Ashdown ForestSeries 13

    1/15 Michael Portillo experiences a terrifying ‘victory roll’ in a World War II Spitfire (R)

  7. Tue 15 Sep 2026 15:00
    BBC Two England & HD only

    Hassocks to BenendenSeries 13

    2/15 Michael visits the village of Ditchling, once the home of a community of Catholic artists. (R)

  8. Wed 16 Sep 2026 15:00
    BBC Two England & HD only

    Rye to DungenessSeries 13

    3/15 Michael Portillo follows his 1930s Bradshaw’s guide to the unspoilt Sussex port of Rye. (R)

  9. Thu 17 Sep 2026 15:00
    BBC Two England & HD only

    Deal to MargateSeries 13

    4/15 Michael heads across the Kent coast, visiting Walmer Castle and the resort of Margate. (R)

  10. Fri 18 Sep 2026 15:00
    BBC Two HD & England only

    Herne Bay to Leeds Castle, KentSeries 13

    5/15 Michael reaches the Kent resort of Herne Bay, where he learns about a pioneering aviatrix. (R)