Southampton to Basingstoke
Michael Portillo embarks on a journey from Southampton to Wolverhampton. He learns to set the table aboard a luxury liner before heading to Basingstoke.
Assisted by his Bradshaw's guide, Michael Portillo embarks on a new journey from Southampton to Wolverhampton.
On this first leg, he learns to set the table aboard the luxury liner Queen Elizabeth before she sets sail and discovers how Cunard steamers began by transporting post across the Atlantic. He then heads to Netley, where he discovers the remains of an extensive military hospital built by order of Queen Victoria. From there he journeys to Basingstoke, where he finds out about a pitched battle between townspeople and the Salvation Army.
Last on
More episodes
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Series Producer | Alison Kreps |
| Executive Producer | John Comerford |
Broadcasts
- Mon 20 Jan 2014 18:30
- Mon 31 Mar 2014 10:05
Mon 8 Sep 2014 19:30- Wed 29 Jul 2015 19:30
- Mon 16 May 2016 16:45
Steam railway programmes on ±«Óãtv iPlayer
A collection of programmes from the ±«Óãtv archives on the beauty of steam locomotives.