Great British Railway Journeys
Telford to Wrexham
Season 2 Episode 7 of 25
Michael Portillo continues his journey along the route of the historic Irish mail service from Ledbury to Holyhead, stopping off in Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, to visit the world's first iron bridge. He also explores Wrexham's Chirk Castle, and tries his hand at making traditional Cheshire cheese
Great British Railway Journeys airs on Yesterday at 12:00 PM, Tuesday 28 May. (Subtitles.)
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Michael Portillo
Presenter
Fiona Caldwell
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Charlie Bunce
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