With his copy of Bradshaw's Handbook for Tourists in Great Britain and Ireland Michael Portillo climbs aboard for five brand new journeys.

Cris-crossing the British Isles he ventures as far North as it is possible to go by train and right out to the West of Eire, exploring the incredible scenery and rich history as he goes.

This 5 DVD set features 25 episodes covering 5 different journeys: High Wycombe to Aberystwyth, Portsmouth to Grimsby, Stirling to John o'Groats, Paddington to New Abbott and Killarney to Galway.