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Great British Railway Journeys Episodes

  1. Tue 20 Jan 2026 19:00
    BBC Four

    Preston to RawtenstallSeries 14

    1/15 Michael Portillo strikes out to explore the Britain of his youth, starting in Preston. (R)

  2. Wed 21 Jan 2026 00:45
    BBC Four

    Preston to RawtenstallSeries 14

    1/15 Michael Portillo strikes out to explore the Britain of his youth, starting in Preston. (R)

  3. Wed 21 Jan 2026 19:00
    BBC Four

    Urmston to New IslingtonSeries 14

    2/15 Michael celebrates new beginnings for the nation in the years after the Second World War. (R)

  4. Thu 22 Jan 2026 01:00
    BBC Four

    Urmston to New IslingtonSeries 14

    2/15 Michael celebrates new beginnings for the nation in the years after the Second World War. (R)

  5. Thu 22 Jan 2026 19:00
    BBC Four

    Oldham to WakefieldSeries 14

    3/15 Greater Manchester’s Metrolink tram delivers Michael to the former cotton town of Oldham. (R)