Douglas to Port Erin
Michael Portillo embarks on another railway adventure across and beyond the United Kingdom, beginning on the self-governing Isle of Man 鈥� a paradise for rail lovers.
Michael Portillo embarks on another railway adventure across and beyond the United Kingdom, beginning on the self-governing Isle of Man 鈥� a paradise for rail lovers.
He visits the Isle's ancient parliament, the Tynwald, which is older than Westminster, is taken down the east coast on the Isle of Man Steam Railway to the Norse castle of Rushen, test-drives the smallest production car ever made in Peel, joins a working fishing boat at Port St Mary, and meets two passionate advocates of the Manx language.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Director | Tom Richardson |
| Series Editor | Alison Kreps |
| Executive Producer | John Comerford |
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