Michael Portillo fast tracks to the early 20th century to embark on a series of railway journeys through Edwardian Britain.
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Michael Portillo takes a pot shot at the sport of kings at a country estate.
Michael discovers a favoured haunt of King Edward VII.
Michael uncovers a once-celebrated, now forgotten composer with an uncannily familiar name
Michael Portillo encounters an Edwardian motoring duo patronised by King Edward VII.
Michael Portillo builds a bivouac with a group of Scouts and learns about war horses.
Michael discovers the restored home of the poet Dylan Thomas.
Michael strikes gold at the Royal Mint in Llantrisant.
Michael prepares an Airbus 380 for a smooth landing at Filton.
Michael Portillo is led a merry dance in Stogumber - all in the name of fertility.
Michael Portillo boldly goes to the moon by way of the Cornish Riviera Express!
Michael Portillo begins in the East Yorkshire port of Hull, where he heads for the docks.
Michael Portillo conducts important research in an historic tea room.
Michael Portillo discovers an enormous, beautifully preserved 20th-century steam engine.
Michael takes a trip down his own memory lane in Maghull on the outskirts of Liverpool.
In picturesque Snowdonia, Michael Portillo braves the fastest zip line in the world.