Adelaide to Perth – Part 2
Michael Portillo continues his 1,700-mile rail journey across southern Australia from Adelaide to Perth. He strikes gold and plays cards in Kalgoorlie and uncovers a dark chapter of the past in Perth.
Michael Portillo continues his 1700 mile rail journey across southern Australia from Adelaide to Perth.
Arriving in Kalgoorlie aboard the luxurious transcontinental Indian Pacific Railway, he strikes gold in one of the most lucrative goldfields in the world and strikes it lucky in the traditional Australian gambling game of Two Up.
He enjoys a bird’s eye view of Perth, one of the world’s most isolated cities, and its port of Fremantle. South of the city in Pinjarra, he uncovers a dark chapter in the histories of both Britain and Australia – a child migration programme devised at the time of Michael’s Bradshaw’s Guide.
Back in the city, Michael hears how Edward VIII was caught up in a train accident near Bridgetown and is invited to an Aussie barbie.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Series Editor | Alison Kreps |
| Director | Dave Minchin |
| Production Company | FremantleMedia UK |
Broadcasts
Mon 20 Jul 2020 18:30- Tue 24 Jan 2023 15:15Â鶹Éç Two except Wales & Wales HD
- Tue 24 Jan 2023 16:05Â鶹Éç Two Wales HD & Wales only
- Wed 8 Mar 2023 00:45
- Tue 12 Nov 2024 19:00
- Wed 13 Nov 2024 00:30