Michael Portillo continues his Swiss rail odyssey this Friday, traveling from Zweisimmen to Lausanne on the sleek Golden Pass Express. The journey takes him from the mountainous heart of Switzerland down to the shores of Lake Geneva, offering a feast for the eyes as the scenery transforms from snow-capped peaks to the sun-drenched vineyards of the Swiss Riviera.
But this trip isn’t just about admiring the view. In Lausanne, Portillo explores the cutting edge of science and technology, encountering a robotic arm at a local research center. He also gets a first-hand look at a revolutionary prosthetic that restores the sensation of heat and cold to amputees, a genuine leap forward in prosthetic technology.
And because no trip to Switzerland is complete without indulging in local delicacies, Portillo visits a family-run dairy and Gruyere producer. He witnesses the meticulous process of cheesemaking, complete with giant Gruyere wheels submerged in salt baths, before partaking in the quintessential Swiss experience: a fondue.
Join Michael Portillo for another blend of history, technology, and culinary delights on BBC Two, Friday, March 28th at 6:30 PM.
