S5·E7 Bletchley to Newport Pagnell
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 7
- Air Date
- January 14, 2014
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- Director
- Tom Richardson
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Michael Portillo continues his journey north on Robert Stephenson's first inter-city railway line from the capital. Along the line at Bletchley he meets one of the Second World War's most secret agents, discovers a poet in Olney whose words are still sung today and explores the first purpose-built railway town at Wolverton. Michael's last stop on this leg is Newport Pagnell, where he learns the ancient craft of vellum making.
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When did Season 5 Episode 7 of Great British Railway Journeys air?
Season 5, Episode 7 ('Bletchley to Newport Pagnell') originally aired on January 14, 2014.
How long is Season 5 Episode 7 ('Bletchley to Newport Pagnell')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 30 minutes.
What happens in Great British Railway Journeys Season 5 Episode 7?
Michael Portillo continues his journey north on Robert Stephenson's first inter-city railway line from the capital. Along the line at Bletchley he meets one of the Second World War's most secret agents, discovers a poet in Olney whose words are still sung today and explores the first purpose-built r...
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