Series
Great Australian Railway Journeys
Documentary
Armed with his 1913 Bradshaw's Handbook to the Chief Cities of the World, Michael embarks on six new railway journeys across spectacular Australia.
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Seasons & episodes
1Port Augusta to Darwin: The Ghan26 Oct 2019 · 59mMichael Portillo ventures down under to ride aboard the legendary Ghan Railway. At Bond Springs Cattle Station, Michael discovers the story of cattle king Sidney Kidman.
2Sydney to Broken Hill2 Nov 2019 · 59mMichael Portillo explores New South Wales, steered by his 1913 Bradshaw's Guide. He strikes west into the Blue Mountains and travels 570 miles to reach the mining city of Broken Hill.
3Adelaide to Perth: The Indian Pacific9 Nov 2019 · 60mMichael Portillo rides the Indian Pacific Railway, which stretches from Adelaide, South Australia, 1,700 miles deep into the desert, to the gold rush town of Kalgoorlie, before finishing in Perth.
4Canberra to Melbourne16 Nov 2019 · 59mMichael Portillo crosses the south east of Australia from Canberra to the multi-ethnic heart of Melbourne. Michael discovers the story behind the Ashes at the hallowed Melbourne Cricket Ground.
5Kuranda to Townsville23 Nov 2019 · 59mInching his way across the Stony Creek Bridge on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, Michael marvels at the engineering expertise of the 1890s, when the line was built.
6Newcastle to Brisbane30 Nov 2019 · 59mMichael Portillo travels from the coal mines of Newcastle, New South Wales, to Brisbane. He crosses the mighty Hawkesbury River, tends to an injured koala and rides a solar-powered train.
Details
- First aired
- 26 Oct 2019
- Last aired
- 30 Nov 2019
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- BBC Two
- Episodes
- 6
- Votes
- 7 on TMDB
Cast
Michael PortilloSelf - Presenter
