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Duration
25 minutes
Series Info
Season 9 Episode 7 of 15

Quick Summary

Michael Portillo travels from Pontyclun to Ebbw Vale

About This Program

Michael Portillo travels from Pontyclun to Ebbw Vale in Wales. Along the way, he visits the Royal Mint in Llantrisant and Cardiff Arms Park, scene of the first Welsh victory over the All Blacks back in 1905. 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

Great British Railway Journeys broadcasts on U&Yesterday +1 at 8:35am, Thursday, 8 January 2026. (Subtitles)

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Production Details

Runtime25 mins