Great British Railway Journeys
Herne Bay to Leeds Castle, Kent
Season 13 Episode 5 of 15
Michael Portillo reaches the Kent seaside resort of Herne Bay, where he learns about a pioneering aviatrix who began her working life as a typist in Hull. In the seaside town of Whitstable, he tucks into its famous staple, oysters. Michael later crosses the North Downs to Lenham, and visits Leeds Castle
Great British Railway Journeys airs on Yesterday at 12:00 PM, Wednesday 8 May. (Subtitles.)
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Michael Portillo
Presenter
Adrienne Doyard
Director
Alison Kreps
Series Editor
John Comerford
Executive Producer