Hull to Malton
Episode 11 · 2018-01-15
- Documentary
Episode overview
Michael Portillo embarks on a journey through Britain steered by his Edwardian railway handbook. He begins in the East Yorkshire port of Hull, where he heads for the docks through which millions of migrants passed at the turn of the 20th century and which are today getting a second wind. At Cottingham, Michael picks up the trail of the future King Edward VII, when he was Prince of Wales. Bertie, as he was known in the family, became embroiled in scandal after a high-stakes game of cards in the grand house of Tranby Croft. Next stop is the beautiful seaside town of Scarborough, which Michael discovers was reeling in 1914 from bombardment by German warships and still carries the scars. Rose gardens, follies and Baroque architecture belonging to a radical countess entice Michael to the market town of Malton, where he finds Howards still inhabit their castle.
30 minutes
Season 9 episodes
1. Cromer to Cambridge2018-01-01
2. Letchworth Garden City to Herne Hill2018-01-02
3. Croydon to Shoreham-by-Sea2018-01-03
4. Chichester to Cowes2018-01-04
5. Swanwick to Brownsea Island2018-01-05
6. Whitland to Swansea2018-01-08
7. Pontyclun to Ebbw Vale Town2018-01-09
8. Newport to Clevedon/Yatton/Bristol Channel2018-01-10
9. Taunton to Newton Abbot2018-01-11
10. Plymouth to The Lizard2018-01-12
11. Hull to Malton2018-01-15
12. York to Frizinghall2018-01-16
13. Sheffield to Nantwich2018-01-17
14. Liverpool to Dolgarrog2018-01-18
15. Criccieth to Caernarfon2018-01-19
