The BEST episodes of Great Continental Railway Journeys season 4

Every episode of Great Continental Railway Journeys season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Great Continental Railway Journeys season 4!

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.

Last Updated: 4/12/2025Network: BBC TwoStatus: Continuing
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8.40
10 votes

#1 - Vienna to Trieste

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/23/2015

Michael Portillo travels the Habsburg imperial line from Vienna across the Semmering Pass, a handmade railway line blasted through the Alps.

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8.18
11 votes

#2 - Athens to Thessaloniki

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/13/2015

Armed with his 1913 Continental Railway Guide, Michael Portillo embarks on a Greek odyssey from Athens's port of Piraeus north to the city of Thessaloniki.

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8.17
12 votes

#3 - Pisa to Lake Garda

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/30/2015

Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway Guide in hand, Michael Portillo visits Italy, where he experiences the nation's need for speed in a Maserati sports car.

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8.08
12 votes

#4 - Barcelona to Mallorca

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/27/2015

Steered by his 1913 Bradshaw's Guide, Michael Portillo returns to Spain to trace the early 20th-century roots of the Spanish Civil War.

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7.70
10 votes

#5 - Sofia to Istanbul

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/16/2015

Michael Portillo travels east through the Balkans along the most exotic section of the Orient Express, heading for Istanbul. His journey begins in Sofia.

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7.70
10 votes

#6 - The Black Forest to Hannover

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/20/2015

Armed with his 1913 Continental Railway Guide, Michael Portillo ventures deep into the Black Forest on a quest to discover the essence of Germany.

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