Documentary series in which Michael Portillo travels the length and breadth of the country by train

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Series 1 St Pancras to Westminster

20/20 Michael climbs up the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament to hear Big Ben chime.

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Series 4 Goes to Ireland - Charleville to Waterford

22/25 Michael Portillo learns the ancient art of butter making.

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