Great Asian Railway Journeys

Name: Great Asian Railway Journeys
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Michael Portillo

2020 · 1 season · 20 eps · ★ 7.8 · Documentary

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Michael Portillo is in Southeast Asia, armed with his 1913 Bradshaw's Handbook. It will lead him on a spectacular 2,500-mile railway adventure across six countries. He explores towering megacities and magnificent mosques.

Created by Dave Minchin

Network: BBC Two

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Great British Railway Journeys · 2010

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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.

Great Coastal Railway Journeys · 2022

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