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London to Monte Carlo

Great Continental Railway Journeys Series 1
Episode 1 of 5

Armed with his 1913 guide, Michael Portillo follows the most popular Edwardian route through France, stopping at Paris and the Cote D'Azur along the way.

Leaving London behind, armed with his 1913 railway guide, Michael Portillo follows the most popular route of the Edwardian traveller through France.

His first stop is Paris, where he absorbs the atmosphere of La Belle Époque, before he travels south to the Cote D'Azur, where he samples the Edwardian highlife and learns why the area attracted the rich and artistic alike. He then ends his journey as he arrives at the gaming tables in glamorous Monte Carlo.

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Fri 17 Jun 2016 19:05
BBC Two Wales

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Credits

Presenter Michael Portillo
Director Dave Minchin
Producer Michelle Heeley

Broadcasts

  • Thu 8 Nov 2012 21:00
    BBC HD & BBC Two
  • Wed 14 Nov 2012 23:20
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland
  • Wed 14 Nov 2012 23:50
    BBC Two Northern Ireland
  • Mon 31 Dec 2012 16:30
    BBC Two
  • Thu 30 May 2013 09:05
    BBC Two
  • Mon 11 Aug 2014 16:15
    BBC Two
  • Wed 8 Jun 2016 16:15
    BBC Two except Wales
  • Fri 17 Jun 2016 19:05
    BBC Two Wales

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