Comments for Great British Railway Journeys

Comment on Great British Railway Journeys Series 2 on the way: confirmed by Vunreable Bede

Vunreable Bede — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 08:14:49 +0000

I heard Micjhael on my local radio (Newcastle) station mention a new series would be starting January 2011 starting point N.E. to the Midlands with 5 programs!

Comment on Great British Train Journeys by Charlie Bunce, Michael Portillo (Foreword) by Steve Smith

Steve Smith — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:37:55 +0000

MP was at New Cross today filming on the “new” East London Line. He mentioned he’ll be walking Brunel’s tunnel in the early hours tomorrow.

Comment on Great ? Railway Journeys by doug

doug — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:01:12 +0000

Hi ..is this on dvd ? Just watched a snippert here in Australia , series not shown here !Would like to colloect all programs ?

Comment on Great ? Railway Journeys by Thomas Cook

Thomas Cook — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:15:15 +0000

I cant wait to see season 2, Michael and the crew were travelling on two of the trains i was route learning on last week….hes doing the west highland line in scotland, took the 0821 Glasgow Queen St to Oban train on 5/8/10 alighting at Crianlarich, then travelled up towards Oban later on, and again on the 1256 Oban to Glasgow Queen St train on 6/8/10 alighting at Crianlarich and moving onto the Fort William train

Comment on Great British Railway Journeys Series 2 on the way: confirmed by BigYellowBird

BigYellowBird — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:47:05 +0000

I see that a book is coming out on 6 January 2011. No sign of a DVD of the first series yet though. Shame as first series showing on BBC is very infrequent now. Epsisode 8 shown yesterday (4 July 2010) but no sign of episode 9 in the schedule.

Comment on Great British Railway Journeys Ep 13/20 by Adám

Adám — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 20:01:28 +0000

I’m not sure if anyone wants this information, but I can tell you the place in this episode where Michael leaves to go fishing (with the church tower, causeway and jetty) is Stoke Gabriel (my home village). I’m just happy to have seen it on national television (considering its small size) and thought I’d let people know its name as it wasn’t actually mentioned in the episode.
I’ve only just seen this episode on the recent series rerun, so sorry I’m a bit late!

I also echo the sentiments of the previous poster. I, and my dad, too noticed that transforming engine!

Comment on Great ? Railway Journeys by brian

brian — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:33:43 +0000

Did i see micheal filming in llandudno for series 2?

Comment on Great British Railway Journeys Ep 20/20 by David

David — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 20:43:11 +0000

I thought Michael’s whole serious was top hole, hed is a very good presenter and made the episodes I saw compulsive viewing. Full marks lets have another series.
I was abroad for most of the series and would like to have a dvd of the series, it not only shows our wonderful railway system but also the superb scenery of our island

Comment on Great ? Railway Journeys by John Worrall

John Worrall — Sun, 23 May 2010 12:36:35 +0000

It would be nice if the BBC would re-run the series.
I discovered it late, and despite feeling triumphant on finding the showing of Episode 1 on BBC Ireland, no more have followed.
Do I detect a DVD set on the way, or am I being (over) cynical………..?

Comment on Great ? Railway Journeys by Jonathan Lilley

Jonathan Lilley — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:08:46 +0000

Although a programme was made by the late Sir John Betjeman in 1973 entilted Metroland, it would be more than relevant and interesting for Michael to revisit life and living in Metroland. The journey from Aldgate through to stations beyond Aylesbury would be of interest to many people.