Using a 19th-century Bradshaw's railway guide, Michael Portillo explores historic rail routes, uncovering local stories, history, and traditions while comparing Britain's people, places and landscapes with those of 150 years ago.
Using a nineteenth-century Bradshaw’s Descriptive Railway Guide, Michael Portillo sets off on railway journeys. Along the way, he meets fellow passengers and local people from whom he gains unique historical insights. He also sees a snapshot of today , the people, stories, scenery, architecture, customs, and history of places and how their lives and landscape have changed during the 150 years since Bradshaw became a household name.
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