U&Yesterday Tomorrow

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Michael Portillo journeys from Littlehampton to the New Forest, stopping off at Gosport, before finishing at Beaulieu, where he seizes the opportunity to drive the first motor car

Michael travels by train from Lymington to Exmouth, discovers how the introduction of the railway inspired Thomas Hardy and tries his hand at carpet-making in Axminster

Crossing into Cornwall, Michael Portillo learns about the last bridge to be built by renowned engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Michael Portillo sets out on the first leg of a journey from Birmingham to Dartmoor, working in a Royal Mail sorting office and learning about the origins of the BMA

Derek goes to pick up a veteran 1904 Swift, there's an emotional farewell to a 1980s Bedford HA van, and a Toyota Corona finds a new home

Derek gives the once-over to a Royale Formula Ford race car, and Paul is on a marathon trip to Teesside to pick up a 1953 MGYB, a Moggy Van and an '80s Yamaha 250RD motorbike

An exploration of the early stages of genocide at the camp, examining the specific role of commander Rudolf Hoess in the process

The story of the GM Opel Blitz and the American-owned war factories that would produce them, putting business before country

Fiona Bruce and the team visit Stanway House in the Cotswolds, where they view a collection of love letters dating from the First World War, and a box of posters bought for 50p

Fiona Bruce presents a second programme from Stanway House in the Cotswolds, where the team views a painting found dumped by a motorway and a collection of Barbara Cartland's hats

There is a triple collection of desirable cars in store for Derek when an MG Midget, an Austin-Healey 'frogeye' Sprite and an RS2000 come up for auction

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

An exploration of the early stages of genocide at the camp, examining the specific role of commander Rudolf Hoess in the process

The story of the GM Opel Blitz and the American-owned war factories that would produce them, putting business before country

Fiona Bruce and the team visit Stanway House in the Cotswolds, where they view a collection of love letters dating from the First World War, and a box of posters bought for 50p

Michael Portillo travels through New Mexico and Arizona, watching rehearsals at the Santa Fe Opera House and visiting the Grand Canyon

Robbie navigates the wintery Grand Union Canal while preparing for Christmas, and narrowly avoids flooding his boat in a tricky staircase lock

The team opt to buy one of the most affordable sports cars on the road - the Mazda MX-5

The Mathewsons sell a 1958 Bedford D122 and a 1969 Vanden Plas Princess. They also meet a collector who may be willing to finally part with his 220-car collection

100 motorbikes come in for auction from every era of the 20th century, and the team assess a 1965 Vanden Plas Princess with a four litre Rolls Royce engine that's seen better days

The world's most impressive disused railway bridges, including the biggest wooden trestle bridge in the world, which was closed down due to hurricane damage

Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway have a night-time track walk exploring long forgotten stations on the District Line in Whitechapel

Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway explore Clapham South deep level shelter, where thousands of Londoners slept during the Second World War

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Michael Portillo travels from Redditch to Gloucester, beginning with a look back to Victorian times at a needle manufactory

Michael Portillo travels from Stroud to Bath, investigating the Victorian origins of snooker, before stopping in Cirencester, then taking tea with the ladies at his end destination