The BEST episodes of Great Continental Railway Journeys season 2
Every episode of Great Continental Railway Journeys season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Great Continental Railway Journeys season 2!
All aboard! Armed with his trusty Bradshaw's guide, Michael Portillo explores Europe’s most beautiful, enchanting regions, uncovering how the railways have shaped the continent.
#1 - Prague to Munich
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/24/2013
Michael Portillo explores Bohemia and Bavaria, sampling the sulphurous waters of Marianske Lazne and riding a piece of German railway history made in Britain.
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#2 - Copenhagen to Oslo
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/17/2013
Michael Portillo explores Scandinavia, braving one of the world's oldest rollercoasters, sampling a smorgasbord and test driving a vintage Volvo.
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#3 - Madrid to Gibraltar
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/27/2013
Michael Portillo returns to his native Spain as he follows the railway lines travelled by the intrepid tourists of the Belle Epoque.
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#4 - Turin to Venice
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/3/2013
Michael Portillo takes the train from Turin to Venice. Along the way, he recreates the Italian Job, follows fashion in Milan and visits Shakespearean Verona.
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#5 - Dresden to Kiel
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/10/2013
Steered by his 1913 railway guide, Michael Portillo explores Germany and learns how tourists in the early 20th century would have been visiting quite a new country.
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#6 - Bordeaux to Bilbao
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/1/2013
Michael Portillo samples the delights of the French and Spanish Atlantic coast and learns how Britain's 'railway king' Edward VII made the region popular.
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