Great British Railway Journeys
Great British Railway Journeys S9 E7 - Pontyclun to Ebbw Vale Town7.3
Pontyclun to Ebbw Vale TownArmed 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 how the Welsh national anthem kicked the intimidating Haka into touch. 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.
Creator | N/A |
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Actor | Michael Portillo |
Country | United Kingdom |
Production | Talkback Thames |