The BEST episodes of Great British Railway Journeys season 16

Every episode of Great British Railway Journeys season 16, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Great British Railway Journeys season 16!

Michael Portillo takes to the tracks with a copy of George Bradshaw's Railway Guidebook. Portillo travels the length and breadth of the country to see how the railways have changed it, and what of Bradshaw's Britain remains.

Last Updated: 4/9/2025Network: BBC TwoStatus: Continuing
Paddock Wood to Frant
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#1 - Paddock Wood to Frant

Season 16 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/7/2025

Michael Portillo takes to the rails to explore one of Britain’s oldest surviving landscapes, the woods and pasture of the Weald in south east England.

Hildenborough to Robertsbridge
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#2 - Hildenborough to Robertsbridge

Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/8/2025

Michael Portillo’s rail exploration of the historic wooded region of south east England, known as the Weald, continues from Tonbridge, at the heart of the area's rail network.

Dorking to Lingfield
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#3 - Dorking to Lingfield

Season 16 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/9/2025

Michael Portillo’s railway tour of the Weald reaches the spectacular Surrey countryside, where he finds a surprising connection to the darker reaches of the universe.