Great Australian Railway Journeys

Armed with his 1913 Bradshaw’s Handbook to the Chief Cities of the World, Michael embarks on six new railway journeys across spectacular Australia.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

Great Australian Railway Journeys

First Air Date

October 26, 2019

Last Air Date

November 30, 2019

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Language

English

Production Companies

FremantleBoundless

Networks

BBC Two

Newcastle to Brisbane
S01E06

Newcastle to Brisbane

Michael Portillo travels from the coal mines of Newcastle, New South Wales, to Brisbane. He crosses the mighty Hawkesbury River, tends to an injured koala and rides a solar-powered train.

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