Great British Railway Journeys
Lincoln to York
Season 15 Episode 13 of 15
Michael Portillo is in Lincoln to hear about how Britain's canals fell into decline after the Second World War, and how they're being restored. Michael also investigates poet Philip Larkin's life and work, visiting the University of Hull - where he worked as a librarian. After arriving in York, he plays God in a rehearsal of the Barbers' Play - the Baptism
Great British Railway Journeys airs on BBC Two Wales HD at 2:40 AM, Monday 24 June. (Subtitles, repeat, sign language, audio description.)
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Michael Portillo
Presenter
Alison Kreps
Series Editor
John Comerford
Executive Producer
Mike Arnott
Director