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Portsmouth to Gomshall
Episode 6 of 25
Michael Portillo feeds the crew of Britain's newest warship and discovers how the Victorians planned to repel a possible French invasion.
Michael Portillo takes to the tracks with his copy of Bradshaw's Victorian railway guidebook, he travels the length and breadth of the British Isles to see what of Bradshaw's world remains. Michael is travelling port to port, from the centuries old naval hub of Portsmouth to the historic Grimsby docks. He feeds the crew of Britain's newest warship, discovers how the Victorians planned to repel a possible French invasion and learns that there's well-established industry where one might least expect to find it.
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Mon 7 Sep 2015
16:45
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Series Producer | Michelle Heeley |
| Director | Cassie Farrell |
| Executive Producer | John Comerford |
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