Goes to Ireland - Newbridge to Roscrea
Michael Portillo is on a rail trip through the Irish Republic. He visits the Irish National Stud and uncovers an astronomical feat of Victorian engineering.
Michael Portillo takes to the tracks once again using his Bradshaw's 'Handbook for Tourists in Great Britain and Ireland' from the Victorian era. Portillo is on a railway journey through the Republic of Ireland travelling from the rugged beauty of County Kerry, across the rural Irish Midlands to end in the city of Galway on the Atlantic coast.
In this episode, Michael visits the Irish National Stud, discovers how harsh life was for the Irish poor and uncovers an astronomical feat of Victorian engineering.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Series Producer | Michelle Heeley |
| Director | Tom Richardson |
Broadcasts
Thu 7 Feb 2013 18:3091福利社 HD & 91福利社 Two
Thu 23 May 2013 10:20- Tue 6 May 2014 19:30
- Wed 8 Jul 2015 19:30
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