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Series 3: 12. Folkestone to Le Touquet
Michael Portillo travels through the longest undersea tunnel in the world on the Eurotunnel shuttle rail service from Folkestone to Calais.\n\nIn Calais, Michael is reminded that for 200 years, from the mid-14th century, the city was part of the English realm. Heading south on a new express to Boulogne-sur-Mer, Michael tucks into the local cheese and wine, and up early the next morning, he explores France’s biggest fishing port.\n\nIn the kitchen at La Matelote, Michael learns to prepare la Gainée, a traditional Boulogne fish stew. Tracing the tracks of an early electric tram, Michael reaches Etaples-Le Touquet on the Paris line to discover the chic resort’s sandy beach, glamorous hotels and casino.
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Series 3: 12. Folkestone To Le Touquet
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Series 3: 6. Cardigan Bay To Abergynolwyn
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Series 3: 10. Conwy To Colwyn Bay
Michael Portillo takes the train to the medieval walled town of Conwy on the last leg of his exploration of the shores of north Wales.\n\nOn a coastal ridge overlooking the estu ...
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