S5·E3 Preston to Rochdale
Synopsis
Michael Portillo continues his journey through the North West of England. He celebrates Victorian trade with the Preston Guild then heads to Rochdale where he discovers a pioneering movement that helped improve the lot of working families. Michael follows in the tracks of swathes of nineteenth-century working people who made day trips from the industrial towns to Hebden Bridge to walk in the beautiful Calder Valley.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 5 Episode 3 of Great British Railway Journeys air?
Season 5, Episode 3 ('Preston to Rochdale') originally aired on January 8, 2014.
How long is Season 5 Episode 3 ('Preston to Rochdale')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Great British Railway Journeys.
What happens in Great British Railway Journeys Season 5 Episode 3?
Michael Portillo continues his journey through the North West of England. He celebrates Victorian trade with the Preston Guild then heads to Rochdale where he discovers a pioneering movement that helped improve the lot of working families. Michael follows in the tracks of swathes of nineteenth-centu...