A companion to the phenomenally successful great british railway journeys, this series sees michael portillo swapping his treasured copy of. Great american railroad journeys tv series 2016 imdb. Michael portillos journey brings him to albertas second city, edmonton. Watch all episodes from great american railroad journeys on demand. Dec 10, 2012 bbc radio 4 interviews michael portillo, presenter of bbc 2 s great british railways journeys and great continental railway journeys, about the growing appeal of rail breaks. Find out when great american railroad journeys is on tv, including series 4episode 5. Michael begins this leg at the birthplace of a rural icon in washington, missouri. Using an 1879 copy of appletons guidebook to the railroads of the united states and canada, portillo travels across the united states primarily by train, though at times using other forms of transportation where necessary. With michael portillo, elizabeth welch, david rambow. Great american railroad journeys series and episode guides tv.
A companion to the phenomenally successful great british railway journeys, these series see michael portillo swap his treasured copy of bradshaws handbook for its stateside counterpart an 1879 edition of appletons general guide to the united states and canada. Great american railroad journeys series 2 episodes episode guide. Not a bad series, but i dont think it is a patch on one of the original railway series from the early 80s, great railway journeys of the world. Episodes list of great american railroad journeys series. With the arrival of michael portillos great american railroad journeys on sbs, theres a wonderful opportunity to immerse your mind in a relaxing, slightly nerdy form of vicarious enjoyment. Great american railroad journeys tv series documentary 20162018 himself presenter 65 episodes, 20162018. This three dvd set features fifteen episodes covering two different journeys. A companion to the phenomenally successful great british railway journeys, this series sees michael portillo swapping his treasured copy of bradshaws handbook for its stateside counterpart.
Grand central to world trade center airs monday, july 17 michael portillo crosses the atlantic to ride the railroads of america with a new traveling companion. Series 2 reversions santa fe, new mexico, to the grand canyon. Michael portillos railway journey across eastern canada concludes in the nations largest metropolis, toronto. Steered by his appletons guide, michael portillo goes on an adventure through california. A companion to the phenomenally successful great british railway journeys, this series sees michael portillo swapping his treasured copy of bradshaws handbook for its stateside counterpart an 1879 edition of appletons guidebook to the railroads of america and canada. Feb 01, 2016 ive been watching portillos new series great american railroad journeys essentially his great railway journeys show with a different guidebook and, as much as it pains me to admit. This will not play on most dvd players sold in the u. Michael portillo hears about the life of former river boat captain samuel clemens. Michael portillo embarks by train on an epic journey from new york and boston to the deep south of atlanta and new orleans, and then on to chicago. It seems that the former mp michael portillo is rarely to be found off a train these days, with two railway themed series beginning on the bbc this. Michael portillo makes various railway journeys across the uk, using a 150yearold bradshaws guide a collection of railway timetables and a guidebook.
Michael portillo is in milwaukee, the cream city on the shore of lake michigan and home to an american icon. Michael portillos rail odyssey through eastern canada continues along the grand trunk railway, following the route of the st lawrence river. It seems that the former mp michael portillo is rarely to be found off a train these days, with two railwaythemed series beginning on. Amid breathtaking scenery, he encounters magnificent beasts, joins intrepid explorers and witnesses unique customs on an awesome 1,500mile journey to. Michael portillo, official website, principally established to provide access to speeches, tv footage and other contributions to public debate. Find out when great american railroad journeys is on tv, including series 4episode 3. Michael portillo crosses the atlantic to ride the railroads of america. Great british railway journeys is a bbc documentary series presented by michael portillo, a former conservative mp and cabinet minister who was instrumental in saving the settle to carlisle line from closure in 1989. Great american railroad journeys season 2 brings host michael portillo back for more crosscountry adventures. Portillo has since become synonymous with the longrunning hit series great railway journeys. Dont know if anyone has mentioned this apologies if so but the bbc has ordered 15 x 30minute series of great american railway journeys with michael. In the series, michael portillo travels around continental europe, steered by his 19.
Series 2 michael portillo crosses the atlantic once more to ride the railroads of north america with his faithful appletons guide to the united states. Whenever possible use a photo of the actor from their. Great american railroad journeys episode guide bbc two. I am also not a huge fan of michael portillo but this is a beautifully shot series. The former mp and railway enthusiast journeys across the american state in a new series.
Great american railroad journeys catch up, series 3. Great british railway journeys, this series sees michael portillo swapping his. Following the 1879 guidebook appletons general guide to the united states, he travels from new york city to historic jamestown, virginia. Here you fint both the broadcast episodes as the next episodes. Great american railroad journeys, series three, episode one. The programme was first broadcast in 2010 on bbc two and has returned annually for a total of 11 series. The 8part series, great american railroad journeys, airs mondays, july 17september 4 at 9 p. He now has a regular weekly television show about politics, and has made documentaries on a range of subjects, including great british railway journeys and the secret state. Bbc two woodpecker ident into great american railway journeys 19, april, 2017 by collin joe. Led by his appletons guidebook and tracing the footsteps of the pilgrim fathers, michael portillo heads for plymouth, the home town of america. Wish i had his job, starting tonight a 10 part series great american railway journeys, then on monday a new 20 part series great asian railway journeys and it isnt long ago we had his great australian railway journeys.
Great american railroad journeys series 2 page 4 digital spy. Great american railroad journeys michael portillo crosses the atlantic to ride the railroads of america, armed with appletons general guide to the united states, published in 1879. I hope were serving up serious history in this weeks instalment of his railway adventure series, michael portillo visits gettysburg. Popular videos great american railroad journeys youtube. Portillos began with an insight into his association with the iconic rail adventure series, which first began as the host of a single episode of the bbc two series great railway journeys. Documentary, travel michael portillo crosses the atlantic once more to ride the railroads of north america with his faithful appletons guide to the united states. Great american railroad journeys series 2, starts on bbc2 on monday 23rd january at 18. Episode and series guides for great american railroad journeys. Ive been watching portillos new series great american railroad journeys essentially his great railway journeys show with a different guidebook and, as much as it pains me to admit. Great american railroad journeys is a bbc travel documentary series presented by michael portillo and broadcast on bbc two. Great american railroad journeys, series three, episode. Michael portillo the official website broadcasting.
In great american railroad journeys, host michael portillo great continental railway journeys crosses the atlantic for an epic trip down the east coast of the united states. Great american railroad journeys what time is it on tv. Bbc radio 4 interviews michael portillo, presenter of bbc 2s great british railways journeys and great continental railway journeys, about the growing appeal of rail breaks. Michael portillos series are more reliable than our trains. Michael portillo boards one of the worlds most famous trains, the rocky mountaineer, to cross the backbone of the north american continent from kamloops to the spa resort of banff. In 2014, as part of the bbcs world war i commemorations, portillo presented railways of the great war with michael portillo over five nights in august 2014. Michael portillos great indian railway journeys watch michael portillos journey across india starting on bbc 2 at 8pm on 20th march 2018 in amritsar and travelling to.
Great american railroad journeys twin cities pbs tpt. Michael portillo rides the railroads of north america with his appletons guide to the united states and canada. Travel documentary hosted by michael portillo, published by bbc in 2017 english narration cover informationgreat american railroad journeys. Series 1 great american railroad journeys michael portillo crosses the atlantic to ride the railroads of america, armed with appletons general guide to the united states, published in 1879. Michael portillo rides the railroads of america, armed with appletons general guide to the united states, published in 1879.
Great american railroad journeys, series 2, st louis. Great rail journeys with michael portillo on bbc radio 4. See more ideas about michael portillo, great british railway journeys and documentaries. In early 2016, portillo began a new bbc travel documentary series, great american railroad journeys, which saw him travelling across the united states by rail. Amid breathtaking scenery, he encounters magnificent beasts, joins. Great continental railway journeys by michael portillo. Great american railroad journeys, series 2 episode. Michael portillo crosses the atlantic to ride the railroads of america, armed with appletons general. Dont know if anyone has mentioned this apologies if so but the bbc has ordered 15 x 30minute series of great american railway journeys with michael portillo. Jan 25, 2020 great american railroad journeys 8pm, bbc two.
Feb 06, 2016 great american railroad journeys michael portillo. Bbc two great american railroad journeys episode guide. Self 74 great asian railway journeys tv series documentary 2020 himself presenter 15 episodes, 2020. Here you will find all the episodes of the seriesgreat american railroad journeys. Bbc two great american railroad journeys, series 1. Steered by his 1899 appletons guide, michael portillo s rail journey through eastern canada continues along the grand trunk railway, following the route of the st law. This official, lavishly illustrated bbcproduced tiein to the great american railway journeys series soon to air on pbscaptures michael portillo s epic journey across the united states. Great continental railway journeys series 2 infocobuild. We just love michael portillo and his shows this book is a great companion to the series read more. Great rail journeys with michael portillo on bbc radio 4 you.
Great american railroad journeys documentary sbs on demand. Great continental railway journeysis now a firmly established series on bbc2, following in the illustrious tracks of its predecessor great british railway journeys. Jan 25, 2020 wish i had his job, starting tonight a 10 part series great american railway journeys, then on monday a new 20 part series great asian railway journeys and it isnt long ago we had his great australian railway journeys. Himself presenter 4 episodes, 2018 great continental railway journeys tv series documentary 20122018 himself presenter 31 episodes, 20122018 the daily. This fourdvd set features twenty episodes covering two different journeys. For animated series, this should be a picture of their characters. Michael portillo embarks by train on an epic journey from new york and boston to the deep south of atlanta and new orleans, and then on to chicago, colorado. Viewing tips the downloadable clips listed below have been edited for internet delivery and are presented in wmv format for video, and wav format for audio. Jun, 2017 michael portillo was an member of parliament for nearly twenty years and held three ministerial positions in the cabinet. This official, lavishly illustrated bbcproduced tiein to the great american railway journeys seriessoon to air on pbscaptures michael portillos epic journey across the united states. Great continental railway journeys series 2 great continental railway journeys series 2 is a bbc travel documentary series presented by michael portillo, traveling on the great train routes of europe, as michael retraces more of the journeys featured in george bradshaws 19 continental railway guide. This elevendvd set features 55 episodes covering six different journeys. Great american railroad journeys season 2 season 2. Bbc two great american railroad journeys, series 2.