Michael Portillo explores the province of Quebec, taking the fabulously scenic Charlevoix train along the north bank of the mighty St Lawrence River to La Malbaie. Show more
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Following his 1899 Appleton’s guide, Michael explores a glossy, glassy, oil-rich Edmonton, second city of Alberta. Show more
Struggling to make ends meet at home, Paula was considering taking her family to Australia. Did their week in Adelaide convince them to make the move? Show more
Michael Portillo discovers Kuala Lumpur’s 19th-century origins as a tin mine and tries his hand crafting jewellery at the Royal Selangor pewter factory. Show more
In Tai Seng, Michael goes underground to marvel at the world’s largest subterranean rail depot, where self-driving MRT trains are maintained. Show more
Michael Portillo discovers Singapore’s maritime origins and the vision of the 19th-century Englishman who put it on the map. At the iconic Raffles Hotel, Michael treats himself to a Singapore sling. Show more
Michael Portillo’s journey resumes in Kuala Kangsar, where he taps into the source of the lucrative rubber industry that boomed at the time of his 1913 Bradshaw’s Guide. Show more
In Melaka, Malaysia, Michael Portillo tastes the spicy cuisine of the Kristang community, descendants of early 16th-century Portuguese settlers who mixed with local Malays. Show more
Michael Portillo strikes west across Manitoba into the province of Saskatchewan. Michael discovers how a middle-class British boy transformed himself into an influential indigenous naturalist. Show more
A trial week in Adelaide was Richard's chance to convince his wife and daughter to make a move around the world. One year on, where do they call home? Show more
Michael Portillo’s rail tour of south east Asia reaches Malaysia, and on the island of Penang, Michael traces the origins of the former British colony in Georgetown. Show more
In Kuala Lumpur, Michael tries the ancient art of pewter smithing and learns how the discovery of tin transformed a muddy estuary into Malaysia’s thriving capital. Show more
Michael rides one of the steepest and fastest funicular railways in the world and steps into a tropical paradise as he releases exotic specimens at Malaysia’s first butterfly sanctuary. Show more
Series in which families try out life overseas. After challenging times, a family hopes Australia can offer them a fresh start. Show more
Series in which families try out life overseas. After tough times, a mum hopes Australia can give her family the best life possible. Show more
UK families explore the possibility of moving to Australia or New Zealand. Single mum Paula wants to begin afresh. She and her two kids spend a trial week in Adelaide. Show more
UK families explore the possibility of moving to Australia or New Zealand. Jessie is hoping her family can lead a more active lifestyle in Australia. Show more
Series in which UK families contemplate living in Australia or New Zealand. Will a week in Adelaide help Richard convince his wife and daughter to move down under? Show more
Series in which families try out life overseas. Can Gavin persuade his wife to uproot their life for a second time and emigrate to the other side of the world? Show more
Michael Portillo travels across the vast Canadian Prairie on Canada's last trans-continental passenger line. Michael explores Winnipeg, the nation's chief railroad centre. Show more