Southampton to Basingstoke (S05E11)
S05E11
Guided by his trusty Bradshaw's guide, Michael Portillo sets off on an exciting adventure from Southampton to Wolverhampton. On this initial segment, he learns the art of table-setting aboard the opulent Queen Elizabeth before her departure, and uncovers the history of Cunard steamers, which originally carried mail across the Atlantic. Next, he travels to Netley, where he explores the ruins of a vast military hospital commissioned by Queen Victoria. His journey culminates in Basingstoke, where he delves into a dramatic clash between locals and the Salvation Army.
Show
Great British Railway Journeys
Episode
S05E11
Air Date
Jan 20, 2014
Season 5 Episodes
S05E01
Manchester to Birkenhead
S05E02
Southport to Leyland
S05E03
Preston to Rochdale
S05E04
Haworth to Huddersfield
S05E05
Honley to Chesterfield
S05E06
London Euston to Cheddington
S05E07
Bletchley to Newport Pagnell
S05E08
Northampton to Nuneaton
S05E09
Leicester to Loughborough
S05E10
Nottingham to Leeds
S05E11
Southampton to Basingstoke
S05E12
Winchfield to Crowthorne
S05E13
Wokingham to Bradford-on-Avon
S05E14
Chippenham to Gloucester
S05E15
Cheltenham to Wolverhampton
S05E16
Norwich to Brandon
S05E17
Ipswich to Chelmsford
S05E18
Ilford to Rochester
S05E19
Faversham to Dorking
S05E20
Brighton to Chichester