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S5·E14 Chippenham to Gloucester

Episode
Season 5, Episode 14
Air Date
January 23, 2014
Runtime
30 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired January 23, 2014 30 min
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Synopsis

Michael Portillo continues his journey from Southampton to Wolverhampton beginning today in Chippenham, where at Lacock Abbey he discovers how the world's first photographic negative was made and learns how to make a print. He travels on to Bristol to visit the Victorian Clifton Zoo, where he finds tigers and polar bears before him also arrived by train. Next stop is Severn Tunnel Junction in Wales, where he explores an extraordinary piece of Victorian engineering with its own pump house pumping out millions of gallons a day to keep it dry. Michael then heads for Gloucester to find out why the station became infamous for lost luggage. At the city's cathedral, Michael meets a stonemason who bravely invites him to chip away.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 14 of Great British Railway Journeys air?

Season 5, Episode 14 ('Chippenham to Gloucester') originally aired on January 23, 2014.

How long is Season 5 Episode 14 ('Chippenham to Gloucester')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 30 minutes.

What happens in Great British Railway Journeys Season 5 Episode 14?

Michael Portillo continues his journey from Southampton to Wolverhampton beginning today in Chippenham, where at Lacock Abbey he discovers how the world's first photographic negative was made and learns how to make a print. He travels on to Bristol to visit the Victorian Clifton Zoo, where he finds ...

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