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1 online resource (streaming video file) (53 min. 59 sec.) ; 314001341 bytes |
| Series |
Great Continental Railway Journeys ; Series 4, Episode 4 |
| Summary |
Michael Portillo embarks on a new series of railway journeys across Europe. Armed with his 1913 Bradshaw's Guide, he will travel from station to station, visiting the towns and villages described by the Guide; following the suggested itineraries, staying in the recommended hotels, exploring the sights, sampling local traditions while telling the story of what was happening in continental Europe in 1913.Exploring the Acropolis and delighting in the tastes of moussaka and baklava, Michael discovers the many influences at play in the creation of modern Greece. Along the way, he relives Greek athletic victory at the first modern Olympic games; learns of the ancient origins of the modern railway; and the assassination of Greece's King George 1 in Thessaloniki. From the UK) (Documentary Series) G CC Follow the conversation on twitter: #SBSDoco |
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Closed captioning in English |
| Event |
Broadcast 2016-03-22 at 19:30:00 |
| Notes |
Classification: G |
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George I, King of Great Britain, 1660-1727.
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Parthenon (Athens, Greece)
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Civilization, Western -- Greek influences.
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Railroads -- Economic aspects.
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Stadiums -- Finance.
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Voyages and travels -- Guidebooks.
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Greece -- Athens.
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Streaming video
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Farrell, Cassie, director
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Portillo, Michael, host
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