Great Indian Railway Journeys
With his Bradshaw's 1913 guide to India in hand, Michael Portillo sets off an a series of train journeys across the country.
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Episode Title:Amritsar to Shimla
Michael Portillo travels the railways used by millions of migrants during Partition, gives his trademark colourful outfit an Indian twist and visits the former summer seat of the British Raj.
Episode Title:Jodhpur to Delhi
Michael takes a stunning rail journey from the Thar Desert in Rajasthan to the Indian capital, taking in desert landscapes and dazzling historic palaces.
Episode Title:Mysuru to Chennai
Michael marvels at the magnificent Mysuru Palace, explores eerie ruins of what was once the world's deepest gold mine and visits the famous Madras Club in Chennai.
Episode Title:Lucknow to Kolkata
Michael learns about the 1857 Siege of Lucknow, takes a boat ride on the sacred Ganges in Ghazipur, and follows the thread of India's fight for independence at a Kolkata textile workshop.