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Michael Portillo's Scottish railway journey reaches Aberdeen, from where he heads out to Forvie National Nature Reserve, which is 1,000 hectares of protected coastal habitat

Michael Portillo crosses the Culloden Viaduct aboard the Caledonian Sleeper to arrive bright and early in Inverness, from where he heads north to the Orkney archipelago

Michael Portillo travels by train north from Inverness to the Orkney Islands. Beginning on the Moray Firth, Michael admires the Cullen Viaduct then enjoys a bowl of Cullen skink

Michael Portillo's Scottish coastal railway journey reaches Invergordon on the Cromarty Firth, the third great inlet on the northeast coast of the Highlands

The steeplejack's interest in industrial engineering, which was sparked by the canals, railways and bridges built near his Bolton home

The steeplejack offers demonstrations of building techniques as he shares his appreciation for the skills of the men who built Britain's great castles, palaces and country houses

An insight into the steeplejack's appreciation for the craftsmanship of the past and for the work of those people who still carry on the traditions

A look at the steeplejack's admiration for ordinary workers, from the labourers and stonemasons who built medieval castles to coal miners and mill workers

Steeplejack and amateur historian Fred Dibnah examines the work of the Stephenson family, and how it influenced the railways

The steeplejack investigates how railways changed Britain and follows the growth in popularity of the locomotive. Plus, a visit to a rope haulage railway in Derbyshire

Steeplejack Fred Dibnah learns more about the work of one of his heroes, engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel and his plans for a wide gauge railway system

The steeplejack explores the creation of the stream train and new speed records that were set in the 1920s

Steeplejack and amateur historian Fred Dibnah explains how diesel-powered locomotives replaced steam trains, leading to the creation of the Railway Preservation Society

Steeplejack and amateur historian Fred Dibnah examines historic railways and engineering projects undertaken by the likes of Stephenson and Hackworth

The steeplejack and amateur historian visits Ravenglass, Cumbria, where he has an opportunity to see an old mill working

Steeplejack Fred Dibnah visits the Ffestiniog Railway in Gwynedd, Wales, where he talks about restoration work and is taken for a ride down the track by the manager Paul Lewin

The steeplejack and amateur historian visits Llangollen Railway, where he reminisces about the past, and is given a chance to fulfil a childhood dream with driver Robert Haslam

The steeplejack and amateur historian talks about his favourite railway lines, including the Bluebell in Sussex

Steeplejack and amateur historian Fred Dibnah explains what happens in railway works, visiting Bo'ness and Kinneil, Scotland, and the Boston Lodge in Ffestiniog, Wales

The steeplejack and amateur historian visits the Midland Railway Centre in Derbyshire, where he is given a tour of the sheds and has a go on the hydraulic riveter

Steeplejack and amateur historian Fred Dibnah drives his own engine to Bridgnorth, Shropshire, to see an engine repair shed and purpose-built boiler shop

The steeplejack and amateur historian visits the Great Central Railway, the only remaining main line in the country that still has steam locomotives

David Attenborough presents an exploration of Earth's vast oceans, revealing the secret lives of dolphins, turtles and squid

Camera crews journey to the deepest parts of the world's oceans to explore the lives of their inhabitants, many of which are relatively new to science. With David Attenborough

Predators and prey in the open oceans come under the scrutiny of David Attenborough, featuring marlin tracking down a shoal of sardines, and dolphins herding mackerel

David Attenborough describes marine life at the poles, where temperatures often fall to -40C, and even when the sun reappears after winter, its weak rays struggle to melt the ice

Earth's most densely inhabited waters, where the annual cycle of the sun prompts an explosion of marine life, from seals, dolphins and salmon to jellyfish and the walking handfish

Dave finds two rare Fiats and a VW Corrado. Derek has his work cut out trying to remove an old Morris that appears to be supporting the garage roof. What could possibly go wrong?

Derek navigates the dry stone walls of the Peak District to collect a very original 1988 Opel Manta. Plus, Dave deals with a Ford Granada rally support vehicle

Dave's son Jack heads to Cheshire to collect two cars with a 35-year age difference, and luckily for Mathewsons, Lucy knows exactly what's been brought in for auction

A 1970 Excalibur Roadstar, once owned by Roy Orbison, arrives at Thornton-le-Dale and Derek heads to County Durham to collect a 1935 Austin 7 Ulster

Two iconic classics find their way to the Mathewsons' auction room. Dave heads to north Manchester to pick up an Austin A30 and a Morris 8E that's had an alternative paint job

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