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Documentary series in which Michael Portillo travels the length and breadth of the country to see how the railways changed us
6/25 Michael Portillo visits the world's first iron-framed building in Shrewsbury.
First broadcast: 10 Jan 2011
5/25 Michael gets a rare chance to drive a heritage diesel train and samples some Cromer crab.
First broadcast: 07 Jan 2011
7/25 Michael explores historic Chirk Castle and has a go at making traditional Cheshire cheese.
6/25 Michael Portillo visits the world's first iron-framed building in Shrewsbury.
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