Great British Railway Journeys
Chelmsford to Tollesbury
Season 16 Episode 18 of 20
Michael Portillo's exploration of Essex reaches Chelmsford, where the city's bishop tells her story of escape from Iran after the Islamic revolution of 1979. He visits the historic riverside town of Maldon, where he learns about a medieval battle and handles a rare Viking sword. Michael finishes this leg of his Essex journey in the coastal village of Tollesbury, with its strong maritime heritage and marshy landscape
Great British Railway Journeys airs on BBC Two Northern Ireland at 6:30 PM, Wednesday 30 April. (Subtitles, new, audio description.)
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Michael Portillo
Presenter
Anthony Holland
Director
John Comerford
Executive Producer
Alison Kreps
Executive Producer