Great British Railway Journeys
Truro to St Mawgan
Season 11 Episode 7 of 15
Michael Portillo visits Cornwall's county town, Truro, heading to the historic estate of Trewithen, whose gardens were stocked from China by professional plant hunters commissioned by its owner. The Atlantic Coast branch line carries Michael north to Newquay, where he discovers a pioneering surfer and braves the waves on a belly board. In the nearby village of St Mawgan, Michael is introduced to the ancient Cornish sport of 'wrassling', which surged in popularity between the wars as part of a Cornish Celtic revival
Great British Railway Journeys airs on Yesterday at 12:00 PM, Thursday 18 April. (Subtitles.)
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Michael Portillo
Presenter
Alison Kreps
Series Editor
George Boyle
Director
John Comerford
Executive Producer