Great Australian Railway Journeys

Great Australian Railway Journeys

Great Australian Railway Journeys

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Great Australian Railway Journeys

2019- 2019

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

7.2(6 votes)

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Overview

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

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Michael Portillo

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Michael Portillo

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