Great Continental Railway Journeys Season 7 Episode 1 Salamanca to Canfranc 2020
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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.
- Released: 2020-07-29
- Runtime: 60 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: Michael Portillo
- Director: Jon Wygens, John Comerford
