Middlesbrough to Boulby
Michael's journey propels him in search of the unknown universe in Boulby, North Yorkshire, as he joins the hunt for dark matter in the deepest mine in Britain.
Michael Portillo’s coastal railway adventure propels him in search of the unknown universe in Boulby, North Yorkshire. Over a kilometre below the surface of the earth, in the deepest mine in Britain, Michael joins the hunt for dark matter.
At Redcar, a racing legend tells Michael his incredible story. The champion jockey, who was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, describes his glittering comeback.
Middlesbrough’s iconic blue Transporter Bridge offers Michael fabulous high views over the Tees estuary and the Cleveland Hills. The pride of Teessiders in their most famous landmark is clear, and Michael is fascinated by the wild natural landscape reclaimed from the industry around it.
At Saltholme, Michael joins the RSPB in a hide to observe a visiting bird of prey.
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Michael meets racing legend Bob Champion
Duration: 02:30
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Director | Ben Rowland |
| Series Editor | Alison Kreps |
| Executive Producer | John Comerford |
Broadcasts
- Mon 29 May 2023 18:30
- Tue 18 Jul 2023 08:30
Steam railway programmes on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer
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