Great Continental Railway Journeys

  • Premiered: Nov 2012
  • Episodes: 59
  • Followers: 11
  • Running
  • BBC Two
  • Monday at 18
  • Documentary Travel

Seasons:

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Season 1
1x1
London to Monte Carlo
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 08, 2012
Armed with his 1913 guide, Michael Portillo follows the most popular Edwardian route through France, stopping at Paris and the Cote D'Azur along the way.
1x2
Hungary to Austria
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 15, 2012
With his 1913 guide, Michael Portillo explores the former Austro-Hungarian Empire, domain of the famed Habsburg monarchs, visiting Budapest, Vienna and Salzburg.
1x3
Berlin to the Rhein
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 22, 2012
Armed with his 1913 guide, Michael Portillo travels from Berlin, through the picturesque Harz Mountains and on to Rheingau, renowned for its age-old vineyards.
1x4
Switzerland
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 29, 2012
Michael Portillo explores Switzerland, taking in Basel, Zurich and Lake Lucerne before making a spectacular ascent by train to Europe's highest station.
1x5 Season finale
Amsterdam to Northern France
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 06, 2012
Michael Portillo explores the Low Countries and Brussels en route to his final destination in France - where the 1918 Armistice was signed.

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