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Dover to Margate

Michael Portillo鈥檚 railway adventure along the north and south coasts of the English Channel resumes in Dover, where he recalls the biggest evacuation in military history.

Michael Portillo鈥檚 railway adventure along the north and south coasts of the English Channel resumes in Dover, where he recalls the biggest evacuation in military history.

On an ancient pilgrim route into Canterbury, Michael learns how the murder of Thomas Becket in 1170 prompted a surge in pilgrimage to the cathedral. The pretty seaside town of Broadstairs is Michael鈥檚 next stop - one of Charles Dickens鈥檚 favourite places, the town draws many fans of the author鈥檚 work.

In Margate, Michael admires the striking Turner Contemporary art gallery, set on the now- transformed seafront.

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Michael Portillo
Director Celestino Ingrao
Series Editor Alison Kreps
Executive Producer John Comerford
Production Company Fremantle

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