Great British Railway Journeys
Windermere to Carnforth
Season 7 Episode 2 of 20
Michael Portillo continues his journey through the Lake District, where he discovers a magical world of talking rabbits, ducks, hedgehogs and mice, who have entertained children for more than 100 years. At the village home of author and illustrator Beatrix Potter, he learns about her legacy and her fears about the railways. Michael presses on to Brantwood, home of the Victorian art critic, John Ruskin, and finishes with a brief encounter at Carnforth
Great British Railway Journeys airs on U&Yesterday at 7:10 AM, Friday 13 June. (Subtitles.)
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Michael Portillo
Presenter
John Comerford
Executive Producer
Alison Kreps
Series Producer