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Great Continental Railway Journeys Episodes

  1. Wednesday 08:30
    BBC Two

    Vivario to CorteSeries 9

    5/15 Michael boards a dramatic railway that winds through Corsica’s breathtaking landscapes. (R)

  2. Mon 24 Aug 2026 18:30
    BBC Two

    Nantes to LorientSeries 8

    16/20 Michael Portillo’s rail travels take him to the north west corner of France. (R)

  3. Tue 25 Aug 2026 18:30
    BBC Two

    Brest to St BrieucSeries 8

    17/20 Michael's journey reaches the naval port of Brest, home to France’s oceanographic fleet. (R)

  4. Wed 26 Aug 2026 08:00
    BBC Two

    St Pancras to BrusselsSeries 9

    6/15 Michael boards the Eurostar at St Pancras, bound for the Belgian capital, Brussels. (R)

  5. Wed 26 Aug 2026 08:30
    BBC Two

    Brussels to GhentSeries 9

    7/15 Michael’s Belgian rail journey continues in the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders. (R)

  6. Wed 26 Aug 2026 18:30
    BBC Two

    Rennes to Mont Saint-MichelSeries 8

    18/20 Michael Portillo’s railway adventure reaches Rennes, capital of Brittany. (R)

  7. Thu 27 Aug 2026 18:30
    BBC Two

    Bayeux to ArgentanSeries 8

    19/20 Michael Portillo admires the 70-metre-long Bayeux Tapestry. (R)

  8. Fri 28 Aug 2026 18:30
    BBC Two

    Lisieux to GivernySeries 8

    20/20 Michael discovers how Calvados has been distilled since 1865 at the Pierre Huet estate. (R)

  9. Wed 2 Sep 2026 08:00
    BBC Two England & HD only

    Knokke-Heist to BrugesSeries 9

    8/15 Continuing his Belgian tour, Michael Portillo heads to the beach resort of Knokke-Heist. (R)

  10. Wed 2 Sep 2026 08:30
    BBC Two England & HD only

    Brussels to La LouvièreSeries 9

    9/15 Michael’s trip takes him back to Brussels to examine a dark chapter in Belgium's history. (R)