Great Australian Railway Journeys
Armed with his 1913 Bradshaw's Handbook to the Chief Cities of the World, Michael embarks on six new railway journeys across spectacular Australia.
Cast: Michael Portillo
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Season 1
6 episodes
1. Port Augusta to Darwin: The GhanMichael 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.TV-PGCC59minOct 26, 2019
2. Sydney to Broken HillMichael 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.TV-PGCC59minNov 2, 2019
3. Adelaide to Perth: The Indian PacificMichael 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.TV-PGCC1 h 0 minNov 9, 2019
4. Canberra to MelbourneMichael 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.TV-PGCC59minNov 16, 2019
5. Kuranda to TownsvilleInching 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.TV-PGCC59minNov 23, 2019
6. Newcastle to BrisbaneMichael 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.TV-PGCC59minNov 30, 2019
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Great Australian Railway Journeys
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Armed with his 1913 Bradshaw's Handbook to the Chief Cities of the World, Michael embarks on six new railway journeys across spectacular Australia.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- John Comerford
- Cast
- Michael Portillo
- Studio
- Fremantle, Boundless
