Great Asian Railway Journeys
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Michael Portillo is in Southeast Asia, armed with his 1913 Bradshaw's Handbook. It will lead him on a spectacular 2,500-mile railway adventure across six countries. He explores towering megacities and magnificent mosques.
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1 Season • 20 Episodes
30 min per episode
2020 – 2020
Premiered: Mon, Jan 27, 2020
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Chiang Mai to Lampang”
Steered by his 1913 Bradshaw’s Guide, Michael Portillo embarks on a four-part rail adventure through Thailand from the northern city of Chiang Mai to Kanchanaburi on the River Kwai, and from Bangkok to the southern beach resort of Hua Hin. On this leg, Michael tries his hand at the art of umbrella making and learns about northern Thai cookery. He explores the walled and moated city of Chiang Mai, former capital of the Lanna Kingdom before it was annexed by the King of Siam. Travelling south to Lampang, Michael discovers the former centre of the teak wood business and investigates how successive Thai kings preserved their independence from the rival colonial powers of Britain and France. He discovers the history of a British governess at the royal court, who was made famous on stage and screen, and discovers how King George V kept elephants at the British Consulate.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cassie Farrell, Dave Minchin, George Boyle
Frances Beere
Jon Wygens
Alison Kreps
John Comerford
Department Leadership Roster
Cassie Farrell
Director
Dave Minchin
Director
George Boyle
Director
Alison Kreps
Editor
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TV-G: General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
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General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Great Asian Railway Journeys about?
Michael Portillo is in Southeast Asia, armed with his 1913 Bradshaw's Handbook. It will lead him on a spectacular 2,500-mile railway adventure across six countries. He explores towering megacities and magnificent mosques.
How many seasons does Great Asian Railway Journeys have?
Great Asian Railway Journeys comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Great Asian Railway Journeys?
Key cast members in Great Asian Railway Journeys include Michael Portillo.
Who created or directed Great Asian Railway Journeys?
Great Asian Railway Journeys was developed and directed by Cassie Farrell, Dave Minchin, George Boyle.