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London to Monte Carlo
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Armed with his 1913 guide, Michael Portillo follows the most popular Edwardian route through France, stopping at Paris and the Cote D'Azur along the way.
Leaving London behind, armed with his 1913 railway guide, Michael Portillo follows the most popular route of the Edwardian traveller through France.
His first stop is Paris, where he absorbs the atmosphere of La Belle 脡poque, before he travels south to the Cote D'Azur, where he samples the Edwardian highlife and learns why the area attracted the rich and artistic alike. He then ends his journey as he arrives at the gaming tables in glamorous Monte Carlo.
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Fri 17 Jun 2016
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Director | Dave Minchin |
| Producer | Michelle Heeley |
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Steam Railways
A collection of programmes from the 麻豆社 archives on the beauty of steam locomotives.