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Season 5 episode 2 steered by his 19 railway guide, on this journey michael portillo explores the oncegreat empire of austriahungary, domain of the famous habsburg monarchs. Another journey along one of switzerlands stunning railway lines today we take the gruyere railway to broc where we view some of switzerlands most mouth watering chocolate creations in production. Great british railway journeys tv show season 2 episodes. Bbc two great continental railway journeys, series 6. The william tell express produced in cooperation with the swiss federal rails and the lake of lucerne navigation company, this program travels the william tell express, linking some of switzerlands most attractive regions. I took a gamble on this, but it was nowhere near as good. Experience the staggering beauty of the alps aboard the iconic bernina. This is swiss railway journeys the jungfrau railways by calin adamu. We provide an easy access for tourists visiting switzerland. Until the advent of railway engineering in the 1880s it was. Portillo made five separate journeys across france, germany, the low countries, switzerland, and the. The swiss railway system includes some of the most impressive engineering in the world travelling through valleys and mountain passes and past beautiful lakes and villages. Swiss railway journeystravelchannel2 great series of journeys around switzerland. Book your swiss travel system rail pass online and explore switzerland.
Michael portillo continues his railway adventure which takes him across the heart of europe. Were a company owned by the swiss railways sbb, regional swiss railway companies, the swiss hotel association and switzerland tourism. First stop is canton ticino where visitors can admire the italian influenced architecture before travelling high into the alps through densely wooded valleys to marvel at this spectacular mountain range. Swiss railway journeys the jungfrau railways part 1. If youre familiar with the swiss rail journeys, a 15 episode series originally telecast on bbc and pbs, this isnt it. But the chief of police, heinrich rothmund, in a memo on september, 22 1943, is aware that transports are resuming at the rate of 35 trains. Great continental railway journeys is a british television documentary series presented by michael portillo. Along the way he helps to feed the thousands at the worlds largest free kitchen and travels the railway routes used by.
This is an epic 2,000mile adventure from moscow into arctic siberia, and begins with a marathon 19hour leg. Switzerland rail holidays there is no more relaxing way to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the swiss alps than on a rail tour. Home series swiss railway journeys official order season 1 episode 1 the albula line one of switzerlands most spectacular rail journeys from chur to st moritz with heartstopping mountain scenery and fascinating towns and villages en route. Track great british railway journeys season 2 episodes. Swiss rail holidays escorted tours in switzerland great. In short, everything that makes a ride on the bls lotschberg railway such a memorable experience. Great railway journeys, originally titled great railway journeys of the world, is a recurring series of travel documentaries produced by bbc television. The premise of each programme is that the presenter, typically a wellknown figure from the arts or media, would make a journey by train, usually through a country or to a destination to which they had a personal connection. Michael portillo makes various railway journeys across the uk, using a 150yearold. All episodes were originally broadcast on consecutive weekdays on bbc. Katra to jammu tawi train journey onboard swaraj express. Great continental railway journeys is a british documentary written for television and presented by michael portillo.
Swiss railway series a great collection of railway films lasting approx 60 minutes excellent coverage of alpine railways in switzerland and the brunig line. I was looking for the swiss railway journeys series i saw on the travel channel on sky when i had it. Track great continental railway journeys season 5 episodes. Guided by his bradshaws 19 handbook of indian, foreign and colonial travel, michael portillo travels across india. On our arrival at lauterbrunnen we change seasons and make a winter journey by funicular and mountain railway to murren, and then board.
Mortz, swiss rail journeys takes you through glorious mountain scenery and around breathtaking alpine lakes. Grand train tour of switzerland real rail adventures. The glacier express is ironically named, and is often called the slowest express train in the world. Pdf format from the lonely planet website, from around. The first series was originally broadcast on bbc two in 2012, and. Season 2 guide for great british railway journeys tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Steered by his 19 railway guide, michael journeys through a prosperous prewar europe of emperors, kings, pomp and elegance. Routes include the bernina express, glacier express, montblanc express, golden pass line etc. Embark on a winter adventure over the festive season, spending christmas beside lake como and new year in switzerland. Michael finds a surprise 19thcentury tea plantation in the west georgian countryside.
Italian christmas and swiss new year great rail journeys. Armed with his 19 railway guide, michael portillo travels from the swiss alps to the shores of lake geneva. Swiss rail journeys volume 1 film we enjoyed the visual part of the dvd tremendously and thought the scenery was spectacular. Watch mighty trains online full episodes of season 2 to. Leave meiringen behind and climb by cogwheel up the brunig pass. Train travel in switzerland swiss travel passes explained seat 61. Michael portillo travels from the swiss alps to the shores of lake geneva. Search results for great continental railway journeys sbs. The swiss government apparently made no final decision. Ben okri travels by train from britain to greece via france, switzerland and italy.
Switzerland best scenic journeys, lakes in switzerland. Whether its a journey on the panorama train, a boat excursion or a visit to the. During christrmas 2004, my wife and i went rail cruising on some of switzerlands most. The programme was first broadcast in 2010 on bbc two and has returned annually for a total of 11 series the series features portillo travelling around the railway networks of. In this episode we go to lauterbrunnen, murren and grindelwald. Michael portillo travels the length and breadth of the country by train. Benedict allen travels along the railway connecting kenya and uganda and searches for the source of the white nile.
Llanberis to holyhead 10 25 michael portillo takes the train to the top of waless highest peak, mount snowdon. Mondaine official watch of the swiss railway swissstore. Michael portillo uses george bradshaws continental railway guide to explore switzerland, whose remarkable railways helped make it a favourite with edwardian tourists. Search results for great continental railway journeys. Great continental railway journeys season 1 episode 4 switzerland. In april, skagway, alaska, is a quiet little village, but from may through september, it transforms into a boomtown. Catch up on great continental railway journeys and watch. Grand train tour of switzerlad, a new 60minute documentary, is the sequel to the telly awardwinning public television special coproduced by small world productions and kctsseattle. Ian hislop travels through india from calcutta to rajasthan via agra, site of the taj mahal. We operate rail and hotel booking platforms for switzerland, a call centre in 6 languages and affiliated companies in london and stuttgart. Michael portillo makes various railway journeys across the uk, using a 150year old.
Amritsar to shimla series 1 great indian railway journeys. If youre familiar with the swiss rail journeys, a 15episode series originally telecast on bbc and pbs, this isnt it. Get a 50% discount on rail, bus and boat tickets for one month. So far as we know, those episodes, produced by a talented twoperson british team and featuring various journeys on individual trains and routes, are still only available on vhs. Episode and series guides for swiss railway journeys. The train descends to the lush lakelands of central switzerland to look at baroque churches and the ancient openair parliament. Mondaine stainless steel mesh 18mm strap fits 35mm face.
Swiss railway journeys the jungfrau railways on vimeo. Grand tour of switzerland with exclusive 2 for 1offers across 11 famous swiss. Great british railway journeys tv series 2010 imdb. Great british railway journeys episodes episode guide bbc.
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Swiss railway journeys season 3 episode 2 the gruyere railway. Great continental railway journeys is a british television documentary series presented by. He embarks on a classic rail journey from amritsar to shimla. The line now runs through the gruyere region of switzerland famous throughout the. Journey to the top of europe on the jungfrau railway, one of switzerlands favourite railways. Oct 01, 2014 katra to jammu tawi train journey onboard swaraj express. The bernina and glacier express swiss scenic trains and the diy. Swiss railway journeys season 1 episode 6 the brunig line part 2. Another journey along one of switzerland s stunning railway lines today we take the gruyere railway to broc where we view some of switzerland s most mouth watering chocolate creations in production. On our tours, we travel on a few of the most spectacularly scenic journeys in switzerland.
Great continental railway journeys season 1 episode 4. Swiss railway journeys is a captivating series showcasing the beautiful swiss countryside as seen from its immaculate railways. Same network and reductions as swiss travel pass you choose the travel days within a month. For any swiss domestic journey you can just turn up, buy a ticket at the station and hop on. Swiss rail journeys in snow christmas 2004 hd on vimeo. Swiss railway journeys travelchannel2 great series of journeys around switzerland. Bill nighy narrates the stories of epic train journeys through stunning scenery. Experience switzerland along the grand tour of switzerland with. Ayr to paisley great british railway journeys sbs on demand.
Click here to download a more detailed map of the swiss train network 2 mb. Box set the railroad of switzerland cross some of the most spectacular and stunningly beautiful mountain landscapes in the world. Aug 19, 2015 in this episode we go to lauterbrunnen, murren and grindelwald. Collect quality railway dvds with daves railway films. The swiss rail journeys episode guide includes recaps for every episode from every season and a full list of where you can watch episodes online instantly.
The programme was first broadcast in 2010 on bbc two and has returned annually for a total of 11 series. Make unforgettable memories in europe, with a sleigh ride and two magnificent rail journeys. How to travel by train from london to switzerland from. On this leg michael explores the oncegreat empire of austriahungary, domain of the famous habsburg monarchs. Arrive in st moritz, check into your hotel and relax. A swiss scenic train journey means a procession of lakes. Title screen for most episodes from series 2 onward. The rail travel in switzerland is efficient, easy to use, and connects the entire country. Combine with a swiss rail card from to get the best out of your holiday to switzerland. Well researched and filmed but is unfortunately starting to show its age. The tv presenter continues his travels along the worlds most challenging railways, setting out to reach the northernmost railway station on earth, inside russias arctic circle. Great continental railway journeys tv episode calendar. The adventures continue with another set of rides, different destinations, and more swiss splendors.
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