Great British Railway Journeys: Season 10, Episode 1 - ProjectFreeTV

10 - 1: Warrington to Preston

Armed with his early 20th century Bradshaw's Guide, Michael Portillo embarks on a new journey through Britain's industrial heartland in the footsteps of King George V. Starting at what was then the gateway to Lancashire - Warrington - Michael discovers this was no ordinary royal tour. He learns how it began with huge excitement among townsfolk, whose mayor, Dr George Joseph, received the royal party in the parlour of Warrington's magnificent town hall.