Great British Railway Journeys

Michael embarks on a journey aboard history's most famous train, the Flying Scotsman.

Michael Portillo goes back to school and gets a chance to drive a historic Locomobile.

Michael discovers the connection between a scandalous novel and a hungry hedgehog.

Michael has an Alice in Wonderland adventure and finally learns how to smoke a kipper.

Michael discovers the history of body snatchers and murderers who contributed to science.

Michael travels from Blackpool to Manchester, on the world's first modern railway line.

Michael comes face to face with the Victorian scientist who invented modern atomic theory.

Michael follows in the footholds of a Victorian daredevil who made rock climbing a sport.

Michael wraps his head around a clever Victorian device which changed shopping forever.

Michael heads to Harwich, where he meets railway volunteers and encounters 'The Middy'.

Armed with his Bradshaw's Handbook, Michael Portillo begins a journey across Ireland.

At Dublin's Trinity College, Michael discovers one of Ireland's greatest treasures.

Michael discovers why a Victorian archaeological dig in Meath was so controversial.

Michael takes a poetic diversion before tucking into some delicious potato pancakes.

On the last leg of his journey, Michael tries to relax in an unusual seaweed bath.