Series synopsis
Great Australian Railway Journeys is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on October 26, 2019. It ended on November 30, 2019. It stars Michael Portillo.
Armed with his 1913 Bradshaw's Handbook to the Chief Cities of the World, Michael embarks on six new railway journeys across spectacular Australia.
Premise
Armed with his 1913 Bradshaw's Handbook to the Chief Cities of the World, Michael embarks on six new railway journeys across spectacular Australia.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michael Portillo as Self - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | October 26, 2019 | November 30, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
October 26, 2019 |
| 2 |
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. |
November 2, 2019 |
| 3 |
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. |
November 9, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 26, 2019 |
| Last aired | November 30, 2019 |
| Runtime | 59 minutes |
| Status | ended |