Great Coastal Railway Journeys

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Great Coastal Railway Journeys

Michael Portillo's railway adventure around the coast of southwest England reaches the pretty Cornish fishing village of St Mawes, today an exclusive holiday destination with yachts and luxury hotels.

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Season 3
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Michael Portillo continues his railway journey exploring the spectacular southwestern shores of Britain, crossing the River Tamar via Isambard Kingdom Brunel's magnificent Royal Albert Bridge.
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Michael Portillo's railway exploration of the rugged coastlines of Dorset, Devon and Cornwall reaches Devon's capital town, Exeter, dominated since the Middle Ages by its magnificent gothic cathedral.
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Michael Portillo explores the shores of Britain in a new series of Great Coastal Railway Journeys. His first journey takes him from the Jurassic Coast to the rugged tip of the Lizard Peninsula.
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