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Great Continental Railway Journeys Series 9 Episodes

  1. Wednesday 08:30
    BBC Two

    Vivario to Corte

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

  2. Wed 26 Aug 2026 08:00
    BBC Two

    St Pancras to Brussels

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

  3. Wed 26 Aug 2026 08:30
    BBC Two

    Brussels to Ghent

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

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

    Knokke-Heist to Bruges

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

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

    Brussels to La Louvière

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