Presenter Michael Portillo, a British journalist, travels the railways throughout England using George Bradshaw's maps to compare 1840s-era Britain to modern-day Britain. Michael Portillo embarks ...

All aboard! Armed with his trusty Bradshaw's guide, Michael Portillo explores the UK the railways made. Uncover hidden gems and fascinating communities from across the nation.

Michael Portillo will celebrate the 200th anniversary of British railways with a special programme on the BBC. The opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway on September 27 1825 is credited ...

Telford Steam Railway played a starring role on television this week. The heritage railway attraction featured on an episode ...

The limestone caverns of Dudley's Wren's Nest National Nature Reserve will take centre stage in tonight's edition of Michael Portillo's Great British Railway Journeys. It follows episodes this ...

From cute cows and delectable dairy to marvellous ancient Roman discoveries and one castle’s very violent history, a new episode of a ...

A new series of Great British Railway Journeys, following Michael Portillo as he travels the country by train, is coming soon. The popular television show will shine a light on Cumbria.