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Wokingham to Heathrow, Great British Railway Journeys, 22 March, BBC Two
Take a scenic journey from Wokingham to Heathrow with Michael Portillo as he continues his exploration of Great British Railway Journeys. On Friday, March 22nd, 2024 at 6:30 PM on BBC Two, Michael begins this leg of his adventure at the Transport Research Laboratory in Wokingham.
From there, he boards a new Elizabeth Line train at Reading and heads to Southall where he visits the largest gurdwara outside India. Continuing his ride along the Elizabeth Line, Michael arrives at Heathrow Airport where he discovers its humble beginnings as a private aerodrome. Special access is granted as he explores an enormous concrete box beneath Terminal 5 and takes a stroll through the mothballed Terminal 1 building before ending his tour atop the iconic control tower.
Join Michael Portillo as he uncovers fascinating stories and historical landmarks along this railway journey from Wokingham to Heathrow. Tune in to BBC Two on Friday, March 22nd at 6:30 PM for an enlightening episode of Great British Railway Journeys.