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Great Continental Railway Journeys Series 8 Episodes

  1. Mon 24 Aug 2026 18:30
    BBC Two

    Nantes to Lorient

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

  2. Tue 25 Aug 2026 18:30
    BBC Two

    Brest to St Brieuc

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

  3. Wed 26 Aug 2026 18:30
    BBC Two

    Rennes to Mont Saint-Michel

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

  4. Thu 27 Aug 2026 18:30
    BBC Two

    Bayeux to Argentan

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

  5. Fri 28 Aug 2026 18:30
    BBC Two

    Lisieux to Giverny

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