Amritsar to Shimla Part 1
Michael Portillo's rail adventure begins in the Punjab and takes him from the Sikh holy city of Amritsar to the former imperial summer capital, high in the hills at Shimla.
Guided by his Bradshaw鈥檚 1913 Handbook of Indian, Foreign and Colonial Travel, Michael Portillo embarks on a journey through time from the British Raj to the India of today. His rail adventure begins in the Punjab and takes him from the Sikh holy city of Amritsar to the former imperial summer capital, high in the hills at Shimla.
At the dazzling Golden Temple in Amritsar, Michael helps to feed thousands in the world鈥檚 largest free kitchen. In Ludhiana, he uncovers a pioneering women鈥檚 medical college and en route to Ambala, he follows the tracks ridden by millions of migrants during the dark days of Partition.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Series Editor | Alison Kreps |
| Director | Cassie Farrell |
Broadcast
- Mon 25 Feb 2019 18:30
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