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S4·E24 Newbridge to Roscrea

Core Aired February 7, 2013
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Synopsis

Michael Portillo takes to the tracks once again using his Bradshaw's 'Handbook for Tourists in Great Britain and Ireland' from the Victorian era. Portillo is on a railway journey through the Republic of Ireland travelling from the rugged beauty of County Kerry, across the rural Irish Midlands to end in the city of Galway on the Atlantic coast. In this episode, Michael visits the Irish National Stud, discovers how harsh life was for the Irish poor and uncovers an astronomical feat of Victorian engineering.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 4 Episode 24 of Great British Railway Journeys air?

Season 4, Episode 24 ('Newbridge to Roscrea') originally aired on February 7, 2013.

How long is Season 4 Episode 24 ('Newbridge to Roscrea')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Great British Railway Journeys.

What happens in Great British Railway Journeys Season 4 Episode 24?

Michael Portillo takes to the tracks once again using his Bradshaw's 'Handbook for Tourists in Great Britain and Ireland' from the Victorian era. Portillo is on a railway journey through the Republic of Ireland travelling from the rugged beauty of County Kerry, across the rural Irish Midlands to end...

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