The BEST episodes of Great Continental Railway Journeys season 9
Every episode of Great Continental Railway Journeys season 9, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Great Continental Railway Journeys season 9!
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 - Mandas to Laconi
Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/19/2026
Michael Portillo’s railway tour of Sardinia heads inland towards the island's dramatic mountain landscapes, which he discovers were frequented by DH Lawrence.
#2 - Cagliari to Porto Flavia
Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/18/2026
Michael Portillo embarks on a stunning railway adventure through the western Mediterranean islands of Sardinia and Corsica, beginning in Sardinia’s capital, Cagliari.
#3 - Nuoro to Macomer
Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/20/2026
Michael Portillo continues his Sardinian railway adventure, arriving in Mamoiada to investigate the town’s extraordinary pagan traditions.
#4 - Ajaccio to Vizzavona
Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/21/2026
Michael Portillo’s railway journey through the islands of Sardinia and Corsica sees him leave Sardinia and arrive into Corsica, the most mountainous island in the Mediterranean.
#5 - Vivario to Corte
Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/22/2026
Michael boards one of Europe’s most dramatic railways, which winds through Corsica’s breathtaking mountainous landscapes.
#6 - St Pancras to Brussels
Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/25/2026
Michael boards the Eurostar at London’s St Pancras International, bound for the Belgian capital, Brussels.
#7 - Brussels to Ghent
Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/26/2026
Michael Portillo’s Belgian rail journey continues in the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders. He discovers Antwerp's historic diamond industry and visits a Van Eyck masterpiece in Ghent.