Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (1 hr.) ; 328483110 bytes |
Series |
Great Continental Railway Journeys ; Series 1, Episode 4 |
Summary |
Michael Portillo uses George Bradshaw's Continental Railway Guide to explore Switzerland, whose remarkable railways helped make it a favourite with Edwardian tourists. He begins in the truly international city of Basel and travels east to visit industrial Zurich. He then heads for the glorious Alps and learns how astonishing engineering feats conquered the most challenging peaks, before taking in the striking beauty of Lake Lucerne. Michael's journey ends with a spectacular ascent by train to Europe's highest station, perched atop Switzerland's dramatic Jungfraujoch. (From the UK) (Documentary) G CC |
Notes |
Closed captioning in English |
Event |
Broadcast 2015-02-14 at 19:30:00 |
Notes |
Classification: G |
Subject |
Swiss -- Social life and customs.
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Voyages and travels -- Guidebooks.
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Winter sports.
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Australia -- Snowy River.
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Historic industrial sites.
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Switzerland.
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Streaming video
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Author |
Minchin, Dave, director
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Portillo, Michael, host
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Bieder, Yvonne, contributor
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Candrian, Beatrice, contributor
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Fontanive, Roland, contributor
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Lengwiler, Martin, contributor
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Marriott, Guy, contributor
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Otz, Maria, contributor
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Otz, Urs, contributor
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Ratti, Guido, contributor
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Schoch, Albert, contributor
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Trumm, Jurgen, contributor
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