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Great Australian Railway Journeys

Great Australian Railway Journeys

TV-PG2019•59m•7.2/10
Documentary

Ratings

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7.2/10(6)

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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Production

Fremantle, Boundless

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 26, 2019

Last Aired

November 30, 2019

Networks

BBC Two

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Port Augusta to Darwin: The Ghan
E1
Port Augusta to Darwin: The Ghan
Air date: 2019-10-26
Michael 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.
Sydney to Broken Hill
E2
Sydney to Broken Hill
Air date: 2019-11-02
Michael 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.
Adelaide to Perth: The Indian Pacific
E3
Adelaide to Perth: The Indian Pacific
Air date: 2019-11-09
Michael 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.
Canberra to Melbourne
E4
Canberra to Melbourne
Air date: 2019-11-16
Michael 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.
Kuranda to Townsville
E5
Kuranda to Townsville
Air date: 2019-11-23
Inching 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.
Newcastle to Brisbane
E6
Newcastle to Brisbane
Air date: 2019-11-30
Michael 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.

Cast

Michael Portillo

Michael Portillo

Self - Presenter

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