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Great Coastal Railway Journeys Series 2 Episodes

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  1. Fishbourne to Seaford

    20/20 Michael visits Fishbourne, one of the most significant Roman sites in Britain.

  2. Lee-on-the-Solent to Bosham

    19/20 Michael helps out at a coastguard training centre and visits Chichester's natural harbour.

  3. Southampton to Isle of Wight

    18/20 Michael heads to the Isle of Wight, where he rides the island's recycled railway.

  4. Kimmeridge to Brownsea Island

    17/20 Michael alights at Wareham to visit Dorset鈥檚 internationally renowned Jurassic Coast.

  5. Weymouth to Lulworth

    16/20 Michael is on a rail journey across the southern coast of England, beginning in Dorset.

  6. Dun Laoghaire to Rosslare

    15/20 Michael begins the last leg of his journey, starting in the harbour town of Dun Laoghaire.

  7. Carlingford to Dublin

    14/20 Michael continues his railway journey along the Irish coast, travelling into the Republic.

  8. Bangor to Belfast

    13/20 Michael is in Bangor, County Down, en route to the Northern Irish capital, Belfast.

  9. Ballymena to Carrickfergus

    12/20 Michael Portillo is in the glens of Antrim, where Ireland鈥檚 folklore and myths flourish.

  10. Ballarena to Giant's Causeway

    11/20 Michael Portillo travels across Northern Ireland鈥檚 spectacular Causeway Coast.

  11. Grimsby to Humberston Fitties

    10/20 Michael has reached Lincolnshire, where his railway journey from Middlesbrough ends.

  12. Hornsea to Spurn Point

    9/20 Michael Portillo continues his journey in the pretty seaside resort of Hornsea.

  13. Scarborough to Bridlington

    8/20 Michael Portillo is in the seaside resort of Scarborough.

  14. Whitby to Robin Hood's Bay

    7/20 Michael Portillo continues his railway adventure at Whitby.

  15. Middlesbrough to Boulby

    6/20 Michael is propelled in search of the unknown universe in Boulby, North Yorkshire.

  16. St Bees to Maryport

    5/20 Michael meets a lifelong fan of Alfred Wainwright鈥檚 famous guidebooks.

  17. Ulverston to Ravenglass

    4/20 Michael is in Cumbria, enjoying one of Britain's most spectacular coastal rail journeys.

  18. Morecambe to Grange-over-Sands

    3/20 Michael continues his rail journey, visiting Morecambe Bay, Levens Hall and Cartmel.

  19. Liverpool to Blackpool

    2/20 Michael Portillo crosses the Irish Sea, bound for the mighty port of Liverpool.

  20. Douglas to Port Erin

    1/20 Michael Portillo begins another railway adventure across and beyond the United Kingdom.