Great Continental Railway Journeys
Ajaccio to Vizzavona
Season 9 Episode 4 of 15
Michael Portillo leaves Sardinia for the Mediterranean's most mountainous island, Corsica. In Ajaccio, he explores the early life of the island's most famous son Napoleon Bonaparte, discovering how Corsica's unique approach to childhood shaped the future conqueror. At a bustling food market, Michael samples the island's wild herbs and becomes captivated by the haunting harmonies of polyphonic singing
Great Continental Railway Journeys airs on BBC Two Wales at 8:30 AM, Wednesday 12 August. (Subtitles, repeat, sign language, audio description.)
Topics
Leisure hobbies
Tourism ➝ Travel
Michael Portillo
Presenter
Dave Minchin
Director
John Comerford
Executive Producer
Alison Kreps
Executive Producer