Great British Railway Journeys (2010)

Episode Overview

Guided by his early 20th-century Bradshaw's guide, Michael embarks on a journey to Bristol, the heart of British aviation, where he prepares an Airbus 380 for a flawless landing at Filton. In Newport, he learns of a young boy's bravery during a dock tragedy that claimed numerous lives, honoring Tom Lewis, who received the Albert Medal for his heroism, now cherished by his great-grandson, Newport's 385th Mayor. Michael visits Eagle House in Batheaston, where Frieda Roberts shares stories of suffragettes who sought refuge there post-incarceration. Finally, he enjoys a film in Clevedon's beautifully preserved 1912 cinema, learning about its inaugural screening to support Titanic survivors.