Great Australian Railway Journeys

Armed with his 1913 Bradshaw’s Handbook to the Chief Cities of the World, Michael embarks on six new railway journeys across spectacular Australia.

Documentary

Seasons

1. Port Augusta to Darwin: The Ghan

Air Date: 2019-10-26

Michael Portillo ventures down under to ride aboard the legendary Ghan Railway. At Bond Springs Cattle Station, Michael discovers the story of cattle king Sidney Kidman.

2. Sydney to Broken Hill

Air Date: 2019-11-02

Michael Portillo explores New South Wales, steered by his 1913 Bradshaw’s Guide. He strikes west into the Blue Mountains and travels 570 miles to reach the mining city of Broken Hill.

3. Adelaide to Perth: The Indian Pacific

Air Date: 2019-11-09

Michael Portillo rides the Indian Pacific Railway, which stretches from Adelaide, South Australia, 1,700 miles deep into the desert, to the gold rush town of Kalgoorlie, before finishing in Perth.

4. Canberra to Melbourne

Air Date: 2019-11-16

Michael Portillo crosses the south east of Australia from Canberra to the multi-ethnic heart of Melbourne. Michael discovers the story behind the Ashes at the hallowed Melbourne Cricket Ground.

5. Kuranda to Townsville

Air Date: 2019-11-23

6. Newcastle to Brisbane

Air Date: 2019-11-30

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Rating

6.8/10

Release Date

2019-10-26

Episodes

6 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Michael Portillo

Self - Presenter