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Brussels to Ghent

Michael Portillo鈥檚 Belgian rail journey continues in the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders. He discovers Antwerp's historic diamond industry and visits a Van Eyck masterpiece in Ghent.

Michael Portillo鈥檚 Belgian rail journey continues in the Dutch speaking region of Flanders.

In Antwerp, he discovers the city's historic multibillion-pound diamond industry and drops in at the workshop of an expert. Just outside the city, Michael boards the Dendermonde to Puurs Heritage Railway, run by volunteers, and gets a chance to drive one of its 1950s diesel engines. Heading to Belgium鈥檚 third city, Ghent, Michael visits the magnificent cathedral and marvels at a 15th-century Van Eyck masterpiece, the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, the most stolen painting in the world.

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29 minutes

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Role Contributor
Presenter Michael Portillo
Director Ben Rowland
Executive Producer John Comerford
Executive Producer Alison Kreps

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