Great Continental Railway Journeys

Great Continental Railway Journeys

RETURNING9 Seasons72 Episodes8.4
NetworkBBC Two
First AiredNov 8, 2012
Last AiredJun 5, 2026
Runtime60 min
Created ByMichael Portillo

Michael Portillo travels on the great train routes of Europe, as he retraces the journeys featured in George Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway Guide.

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Cast

Michael Portillo
Michael Portillo
Self - Presenter

Seasons & Episodes9 seasons · 72 episodes

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Cagliari to Porto Flavia
E1Cagliari to Porto Flavia
May 18, 202629m
Michael Portillo embarks on a stunning railway adventure through the western Mediterranean islands of Sardinia and Corsica, beginning in Sardinia’s capital, Cagliari.
Mandas to Laconi
E2Mandas to Laconi
May 19, 202629m
Michael Portillo’s railway tour of Sardinia heads inland towards the island's dramatic mountain landscapes, which he discovers were frequented by DH Lawrence.
Nuoro to Macomer
E3Nuoro to Macomer
May 20, 202629m
Michael Portillo continues his Sardinian railway adventure, arriving into Mamoiada to investigate the town’s extraordinary pagan traditions.
Ajaccio to Vizzavona
E4Ajaccio to Vizzavona
May 21, 202628m
Michael Portillo’s railway journey through the islands of Sardinia and Corsica sees him leave Sardinia and arrive into Corsica, the most mountainous island in the Mediterranean.
Vivario to Corte
E5Vivario to Corte
May 22, 202628m
Michael boards one of Europe’s most dramatic railways, which winds through Corsica’s breathtaking mountainous landscapes.
St Pancras to Brussels
E6St Pancras to Brussels
May 25, 202629m
Michael boards the Eurostar at London’s St Pancras International, bound for the Belgian capital, Brussels.
Brussels to Ghent
E7Brussels to Ghent
May 26, 202629m
Michael Portillo’s Belgian rail journey continues in the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders. He discovers Antwerp's historic diamond industry and visits a Van Eyck masterpiece in Ghent.
Knokke-Heist to Bruges
E8Knokke-Heist to Bruges
May 27, 202629m
Continuing his Belgian tour, Michael Portillo heads to the beach resort of Knokke-Heist and the world’s longest coastal tram, which enjoys splendid views across the North Sea.
Brussels to La Louvière
E9Brussels to La Louvière
May 28, 202629m
Michael Portillo’s Belgian journey takes him back to Brussels to examine a dark chapter in the country’s past: the brutal seizure of the Congo under King Leopold II.
Namur to Florenville
E10Namur to Florenville
May 29, 202628m
On the final leg of his Belgian journey, Michael Portillo travels to Namur, capital of Wallonia, to discover a citadel dating back to the 10th century.
Sopron to Keleti
E11Sopron to Keleti
Jun 1, 202628m
Michael Portillo begins his Hungarian adventure in the far north west of the country in the town of Sopron.
Budapest
E12Budapest
Jun 2, 202628m
Exploring Hungary's capital city of Budapest by tram, Michael Portillo travels to the extraordinary open-air museum of Memento Park in the suburbs.
Huvösvölgy to Kobanya
E13Huvösvölgy to Kobanya
Jun 3, 202629m
Continuing his travels in Budapest, Michael Portillo begins in the small town of Huvösvölgy, where he encounters a surprising railway run almost entirely by children.
Szeged
E14Szeged
Jun 4, 202628m
At Budapest’s historic Nyugati station, Michael Portillo explores its sumptuous royal waiting room, built specially for the Austro-Hungarian emperor Franz Joseph I and his empress, Elizabeth.
Eger to Hortobágy
E15Eger to Hortobágy
Jun 5, 202629m
On the last leg of his journey, Michael Portillo arrives in the historic city of Eger. At its famous castle, he discovers how Ottoman invaders were defeated by an outnumbered Hungarian force.

About Great Continental Railway Journeys

Great Continental Railway Journeys is a documentary series on BBC Two. The show first aired on Nov 8, 2012 and currently has 9 seasons and 72 episodes. Great Continental Railway Journeys has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. It has a rating of 8.4/10 based on 11 votes. The cast includes Michael Portillo. Created by Michael Portillo.

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