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Great British Railway Journeys: Brandon to Cambridge (BBC 2 Friday 30 June 2023)

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June 30, 2023

Alastair James

Great British Railway Journeys: Brandon to Cambridge airs Friday 30 June 2023 on BBC 2.

What can we expect from this episode

Following his postwar train ride across eastern England, Michael Portillo returns home. As he watches the US Air Force’s Strike Eagles soar upward at a rate of 10,000 feet per minute in a nearly vertical trajectory, he realises that RAF Lakenheath is a little piece of America dropped into the British countryside.

Michael investigates the origins of a seemingly modern meat substitute, Quorn Foods, in the town of Brandon, a major regional market. Meanwhile, Michael meets a forward-thinking farmer who is working to restore Wild Ken Hill.

Michael’s journey comes to a close in Cambridge, where he studies the story of the most significant discovery in biology since Darwin’s time, made by James Watson and Francis Crick shortly after World War II.

Season 14 Episode 10

When can we see the episode

Great British Railway Journeys: Brandon to Cambridge airs Friday 30 June 2023 at 6.30pm on BBC 2

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Alastair James

Alastair James is the editor in chief for Memorable TV. He has been involved in media since his university days. Alastair is passionate about television, and some of his favourite shows include Line of Duty, Luther and Traitors. He is always on the lookout for hot new shows, and is always keen to share his knowledge with others.