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Ambarawa to Surabaya

In the mountainous interior of Java, Michael discovers how coffee was first brought to the island for cultivation and learns about production today.

Steered by his 1913 Bradshaw鈥檚 guidebook on a 2,500-mile rail tour of south east Asia, Michael Portillo is in Indonesia, today one of the biggest coffee producers in the world. In the mountainous interior of Java, Michael discovers how coffee was first brought to the island for cultivation and learns about production today.

In the city of Semarang, headquarters of the Dutch East Indies Railway Company, Michael visits the Great Mosque, whose sheer scale is a reminder that there are more Muslims in Indonesia than in any other country.

Journey鈥檚 end is at the port of Surabaya, second largest city in Java, a port bursting with local traditions, produce and culture. Michael learns the story behind its proud moniker, 鈥淐ity of Heroes鈥.

28 minutes

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Role Contributor
Presenter Michael Portillo
Series Editor Alison Kreps
Executive Producer John Comerford
Production Company FremantleMedia UK
Director Ben Rowland

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