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Great Australian Railway Journeys

Great Australian Railway Journeys

★ 7.1/10•2019•59m•TV-PG•Documentary
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Armed with his 1913 Bradshaw's Handbook to the Chief Cities of the World, Michael embarks on six new railway journeys across spectacular Australia.

StatusEnded
Runtime59m
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 26, 2019

Episodes

Episode 1 - Port Augusta to Darwin: The GhanE159m

Port Augusta to Darwin: The Ghan

Michael Portillo ventures down under to ride aboard the legendary Ghan Railway. At Bond Springs Cattle Station, Michael discovers the story of cattle king Sidney Kidman.

Oct 26, 2019

Episode 2 - Sydney to Broken HillE259m

Sydney to Broken Hill

Michael Portillo explores New South Wales, steered by his 1913 Bradshaw's Guide. He strikes west into the Blue Mountains and travels 570 miles to reach the mining city of Broken Hill.

Nov 2, 2019

Episode 3 - Adelaide to Perth: The Indian PacificE360m

Adelaide to Perth: The Indian Pacific

Michael Portillo rides the Indian Pacific Railway, which stretches from Adelaide, South Australia, 1,700 miles deep into the desert, to the gold rush town of Kalgoorlie, before finishing in Perth.

Nov 9, 2019

Episode 4 - Canberra to MelbourneE459m

Canberra to Melbourne

Michael Portillo crosses the south east of Australia from Canberra to the multi-ethnic heart of Melbourne. Michael discovers the story behind the Ashes at the hallowed Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Nov 16, 2019

Episode 5 - Kuranda to TownsvilleE559m

Kuranda to Townsville

Inching his way across the Stony Creek Bridge on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, Michael marvels at the engineering expertise of the 1890s, when the line was built.

Nov 23, 2019

Episode 6 - Newcastle to BrisbaneE659m

Newcastle to Brisbane

Michael Portillo travels from the coal mines of Newcastle, New South Wales, to Brisbane. He crosses the mighty Hawkesbury River, tends to an injured koala and rides a solar-powered train.

Nov 30, 2019

Actors

Michael Portillo

Michael Portillo

Self - Presenter

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