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Great British Railway Journeys - Season 13 Episode 6

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Title: Great British Railway Journeys - Season 13 Episode 6
Genre: Documentary
Country: United States of America
Studio: BBC Two
Cast: Michael Portillo
Crew: Alison Kreps (Executive Producer), Cassie Farrell (Director), Jon Wygens (Music), John Comerford (Executive Producer)
Alternative Titles: BBC Great British Railway Journeys
Keyword: railroad

Overview:Michael continues his journeys in greater London. Beginning on its southeastern fringe in the leafy and historic village of Chislehurst, Michael finds surprising imperial connections and a dark labyrinth beneath. Michael discovers that during the years between the wars, a mushroom farm thrived in the 22 miles of man-made passages and tunnels. Once war broke out, however, he finds that the caves became one of the largest public air raid shelters in the land, offering refuge to up to 15,000 people. Next stop is Eltham, boyhood haunt of Henry VIII, who grew up in its grand royal palace. Michael investigates how, in the early 1930s, a wealthy couple rescued it from dereliction and created their own 'grand design' of the day. Stephen and Virginia Courtauld restored the magnificent great hall and added a vast new mansion, which embraced the art deco style and mod cons of the period. Michael marvels at the opulent design and the glamorous cocktail parties hosted by the pair.

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First Air Date: Jan 04, 2010 Last Air date: Apr 09, 2025 Season: 16 Season Episode: 280 Episode Runtime: 30:14 minutes Quality: HD IMDb: 3.667 / 10 by 12 users Popularity: 1.9126 Language: en

1. Biggin Hill to Ashdown Forest2021-05-17
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2. Hassocks to Benenden2021-05-18
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3. Rye to Dungeness2021-05-19
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4. Deal to Margate2021-05-20
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5. Herne Bay to Leeds Castle, Kent2021-05-21
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6. Chislehurst to Kennington2021-05-24
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7. Hackney Wick to Oxford Circus2021-05-25
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8. Hampstead to Islington2021-05-26
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9. Dagenham to Battersea2021-05-27
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10. Park Royal to Westminster2021-05-29
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