Great British Railway Journeys
Ironbridge to Coseley
Season 16 Episode 12 of 20
In Ironbridge Gorge on the River Severn, Michael Portillo explores this hotbed of industrial innovation and takes a ride on a replica of the world's first steam locomotive. He also investigates the rich heritage of the Black Country in Wolverhampton with a lesson in 'yam yam'. In Coseley, Michael discovers that one of the area's most successful industries, brickmaking, continues at Ketley Brick
Great British Railway Journeys airs on BBC Two Northern Ireland at 6:30 PM, Tuesday 22 April. (Subtitles, new, audio description.)
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Michael Portillo
Presenter
Mike Arnott
Director
John Comerford
Executive Producer
Alison Kreps
Executive Producer