Great British Railway Journeys Season 9 Episode 7 - Pontyclun to Ebbw Vale Town

Airdate: 2018-Jan-09

Episode summary:

Armed with his Edwardian Bradshaw's guide, Michael strikes gold at the Royal Mint in Llantrisant, where after much frisking, he gains access to the inner vaults. At Cardiff Arms Park, Michael revisits the scene of a triumphant Welsh victory over the fearsome All Blacks and hears from Welsh international Gerald Davies. In Cardiff Bay, Michael discovers the departure point for one of the Edwardian era's most famous expeditions - Scott's ill-fated voyage to the Antarctic. Aboard the racing yacht Challenge Wales, Michael meets young sailors training for a Tall Ships Race.

About Great British Railway Journeys series:

Documentary series in which Michael Portillo travels the length and breadth of the country by train.