Great Coastal Railway Journeys

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Great Coastal Railway Journeys (2022)

Seasoned train traveller Michael Portillo immerses himself in the magnificent scenery of the nation's coastal regions.

Series, 2022, Documentary, Society & Culture, Travel


Great Coastal Railway Journeys - TV Showtimes

Saturday, July 12

1:30am

Great Coastal Railway Journeys ‘Lairg To Caithness’

SBS

Great Coastal Railway Journeys

'Lairg To Caithness'

SBS, 1:30am, Sat, 12 Jul 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Michael Portillo's coastal railway journey takes him past lochs and castles on the Far North Line to Britain's northernmost railway station at Thurso.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Travel, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 9


Great Coastal Railway Journeys ‘Lairg To Caithness’

SBS HD

Great Coastal Railway Journeys

'Lairg To Caithness'

SBS HD, 1:30am, Sat, 12 Jul 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Michael Portillo's coastal railway journey takes him past lochs and castles on the Far North Line to Britain's northernmost railway station at Thurso.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Travel, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 9


2:00am

Great Coastal Railway Journeys ‘Thurso To Orkney’

SBS

Great Coastal Railway Journeys

'Thurso To Orkney'

SBS, 2:00am, Sat, 12 Jul 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

From Britain's northernmost station at Thurso in Caithness, Michael Portillo heads for the ferry port of Scrabster to cross the Pentland Firth to the Orkney Islands. Passing the Old Man of Hoy, Michael takes in stunning views of the Orkney archipelago and the rugged coastlines of its 70 islands.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Travel, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 10


Great Coastal Railway Journeys ‘Thurso To Orkney’

SBS HD

Great Coastal Railway Journeys

'Thurso To Orkney'

SBS HD, 2:00am, Sat, 12 Jul 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

From Britain's northernmost station at Thurso in Caithness, Michael Portillo heads for the ferry port of Scrabster to cross the Pentland Firth to the Orkney Islands. Passing the Old Man of Hoy, Michael takes in stunning views of the Orkney archipelago and the rugged coastlines of its 70 islands.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Travel, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 10


Tuesday, July 15

2:05am

Great Coastal Railway Journeys ‘Tynemouth To Bardon Mill’

SBS

Great Coastal Railway Journeys

'Tynemouth To Bardon Mill'

SBS, 2:05am, Tue, 15 Jul 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

The stunning coastline of Northumberland is the setting for Michael Portillo's rail adventure from the city of Newcastle to Britain's northernmost town, Berwick upon Tweed. Travelling aboard the metro, the East Coast Mainline and the Tyne Valley line, Michael marvels at the scenery and admires the architectural and engineering legacy of the railways in the region where they were invented.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Travel, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 11


Great Coastal Railway Journeys ‘Tynemouth To Bardon Mill’

SBS HD

Great Coastal Railway Journeys

'Tynemouth To Bardon Mill'

SBS HD, 2:05am, Tue, 15 Jul 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

The stunning coastline of Northumberland is the setting for Michael Portillo's rail adventure from the city of Newcastle to Britain's northernmost town, Berwick upon Tweed. Travelling aboard the metro, the East Coast Mainline and the Tyne Valley line, Michael marvels at the scenery and admires the architectural and engineering legacy of the railways in the region where they were invented.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Travel, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 11


2:35am

Great Coastal Railway Journeys ‘Newcastle To Lynemouth’

SBS

Great Coastal Railway Journeys

'Newcastle To Lynemouth'

SBS, 2:35am, Tue, 15 Jul 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Michael Portillo continues his rail journey exploring England's north east coast. Heading north from Newcastle, Michael discovers one of Newcastle's trendiest hotspots, Ouseburn, and is intrigued to hear of its part in Newcastle's early industrial development.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Travel, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 12


Great Coastal Railway Journeys ‘Newcastle To Lynemouth’

SBS HD

Great Coastal Railway Journeys

'Newcastle To Lynemouth'

SBS HD, 2:35am, Tue, 15 Jul 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Michael Portillo continues his rail journey exploring England's north east coast. Heading north from Newcastle, Michael discovers one of Newcastle's trendiest hotspots, Ouseburn, and is intrigued to hear of its part in Newcastle's early industrial development.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Travel, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 12


Wednesday, July 16

2:05am

Great Coastal Railway Journeys ‘Morpeth To Amble’

SBS

Great Coastal Railway Journeys

'Morpeth To Amble'

SBS, 2:05am, Wed, 16 Jul 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Michael Portillo continues his rail journey exploring England's north east coast. Heading north from Newcastle, Michael discovers one of Newcastle's trendiest hotspots, Ouseburn, and is intrigued to hear of its part in Newcastle's early industrial development.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Travel, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 13


Great Coastal Railway Journeys ‘Morpeth To Amble’

SBS HD

Great Coastal Railway Journeys

'Morpeth To Amble'

SBS HD, 2:05am, Wed, 16 Jul 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Michael Portillo continues his rail journey exploring England's north east coast. Heading north from Newcastle, Michael discovers one of Newcastle's trendiest hotspots, Ouseburn, and is intrigued to hear of its part in Newcastle's early industrial development.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Travel, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 13


2:35am

Great Coastal Railway Journeys ‘Alnmouth To Bamburgh’

SBS

Great Coastal Railway Journeys

'Alnmouth To Bamburgh'

SBS, 2:35am, Wed, 16 Jul 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Michael Portillo travels the length of the magnificent Northumbrian coastline with its glorious beaches and grandiose castles. In the village of Alnmouth he takes to the waves in a traditional skiff built by dedicated members of the Alnmouth Coastal Rowing Club.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Travel, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 14


Great Coastal Railway Journeys ‘Alnmouth To Bamburgh’

SBS HD

Great Coastal Railway Journeys

'Alnmouth To Bamburgh'

SBS HD, 2:35am, Wed, 16 Jul 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Michael Portillo travels the length of the magnificent Northumbrian coastline with its glorious beaches and grandiose castles. In the village of Alnmouth he takes to the waves in a traditional skiff built by dedicated members of the Alnmouth Coastal Rowing Club.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Travel, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 14


Thursday, July 17

1:45am

Great Coastal Railway Journeys ‘Farne Islands To Berwick Upon...’

SBS

Great Coastal Railway Journeys

'Farne Islands To Berwick Upon Tweed'

SBS, 1:45am, Thu, 17 Jul 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Michael Portillo's railway journey along the glorious coast of Northumberland continues towards the Farne Islands, takes in the holy island of Lindisfarne, and finishes in Britain's northernmost town, Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Travel, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 15


Great Coastal Railway Journeys ‘Farne Islands To Berwick Upon...’

SBS HD

Great Coastal Railway Journeys

'Farne Islands To Berwick Upon Tweed'

SBS HD, 1:45am, Thu, 17 Jul 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Michael Portillo's railway journey along the glorious coast of Northumberland continues towards the Farne Islands, takes in the holy island of Lindisfarne, and finishes in Britain's northernmost town, Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Travel, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 15


2:15am

Great Coastal Railway Journeys ‘Fairlie To Port Glasgow’

SBS

Great Coastal Railway Journeys

'Fairlie To Port Glasgow'

SBS, 2:15am, Thu, 17 Jul 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Michael Portillo explores the magnificent western coast of Scotland by rail and ferry, from the Firth of Clyde to the Outer Hebridean island of Lewis and Harris. Travelling aboard the wonderful West Highland Line and the world-famous Jacobite Express, Michael glories in some of Britain's most spectacular scenery including magical islands, lochs and castles, rugged mountains and symphonic caves.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Travel, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 16


Great Coastal Railway Journeys ‘Fairlie To Port Glasgow’

SBS HD

Great Coastal Railway Journeys

'Fairlie To Port Glasgow'

SBS HD, 2:15am, Thu, 17 Jul 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Michael Portillo explores the magnificent western coast of Scotland by rail and ferry, from the Firth of Clyde to the Outer Hebridean island of Lewis and Harris. Travelling aboard the wonderful West Highland Line and the world-famous Jacobite Express, Michael glories in some of Britain's most spectacular scenery including magical islands, lochs and castles, rugged mountains and symphonic caves.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Travel, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 16


Friday, July 18

2:25am

Great Coastal Railway Journeys ‘Helensburgh To Connel’

SBS

Great Coastal Railway Journeys

'Helensburgh To Connel'

SBS, 2:25am, Fri, 18 Jul 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Michael Portillo continues his exploration of Scotland's spectacular west coast from the Firth of Clyde to the Outer Hebrides. From the 250-yearold 'new town' of Helensburgh on the north bank of the Clyde, Michael takes his favourite West Highland Line across epic landscapes to Garelochhead and Ben Cruachan and thence to Connel Bridge and the waters of Loch Etive.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Travel, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 17


Great Coastal Railway Journeys ‘Helensburgh To Connel’

SBS HD

Great Coastal Railway Journeys

'Helensburgh To Connel'

SBS HD, 2:25am, Fri, 18 Jul 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Michael Portillo continues his exploration of Scotland's spectacular west coast from the Firth of Clyde to the Outer Hebrides. From the 250-yearold 'new town' of Helensburgh on the north bank of the Clyde, Michael takes his favourite West Highland Line across epic landscapes to Garelochhead and Ben Cruachan and thence to Connel Bridge and the waters of Loch Etive.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Travel, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 17


2:55am

Great Coastal Railway Journeys ‘Oban To Staffa’

SBS

Great Coastal Railway Journeys

'Oban To Staffa'

SBS, 2:55am, Fri, 18 Jul 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Michael Portillo is on board the West Highland Line, exploring the stunning scenery of Scotland's west coast and islands. From the fishing port and ferry terminal of Oban, he heads to the Hebridean archipelago. En route to the Isle of Mull, Michael watches eagerly for sea mammals in a stretch of water where 24 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises have been recorded.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Travel, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 18


Great Coastal Railway Journeys ‘Oban To Staffa’

SBS HD

Great Coastal Railway Journeys

'Oban To Staffa'

SBS HD, 2:55am, Fri, 18 Jul 2025, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Michael Portillo is on board the West Highland Line, exploring the stunning scenery of Scotland's west coast and islands. From the fishing port and ferry terminal of Oban, he heads to the Hebridean archipelago. En route to the Isle of Mull, Michael watches eagerly for sea mammals in a stretch of water where 24 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises have been recorded.

Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, Travel, Society & Culture, Season 1 Episode 18


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