


Great British Railway Journeys
Great Yarmouth to Beccles
Season 3 Episode 1 of 25
Michael Portillo learns more about the country's railways, beginning with the Great Eastern Line, which runs along the edge of England and into central London. On his travels, the former politician discovers the grave-robbing history of Great Yarmouth and tries his hand at working a Victorian swing bridge in Reedham, Norfolk. He also takes to the air to reveal how a rail guidebook helped aviators during the Second World War
Great British Railway Journeys airs on U&Eden +1 at 10:00 AM, Saturday 5 April. (Subtitles.)
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Michael Portillo
Presenter
Jay Taylor
Series Producer
John Comerford
Executive Producer