Great Continental Railway Journeys - Season 7 Episode 1 Salamanca to Canfranc
Michael Portillo sports a strikingly modern edition of his Bradshaw’s Continental Handbook, dated 1936. His destination lies close to his heart: the ancient kingdom of Spain and land of his father, recommended in Michael’s guidebook for its exceptional climate and glorious history. 1936 was a turbulent time in Spain, with political upheaval descending into a brutal civil war. Michael begins an emotional rail journey, which takes him deep into his family’s past and reveals the tentacles of the regime which forced his father into exile.
Year: 2020
Genre: Documentary
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC Two
Director: Michael Portillo
Cast: Michael Portillo
Crew: Jon Wygens (Music), John Comerford (Executive Producer)
First Air Date: Nov 08, 2012
Last Air date: Sep 10, 2020
Season: 7 Season
Episode: 37 Episode
Runtime: 60 minutes
IMDb: 8.70/10 by 7.00 users
Popularity: 10.186
Language: English
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