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The Best Episodes of Great Continental Railway Journeys Season 9

Every episode of Great Continental Railway Journeys Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Great Continental Railway Journeys Season 9!

Michael Portillo travels on the great train routes of Europe, as he retraces the journeys featured in George Bradshaw's 1913 Continental Railway Guide.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Great Continental Railway Journeys Season 9 Episode 1 - Cagliari to Porto Flavia
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    #1 - Cagliari to Porto Flavia

    S9:E1

    Michael Portillo embarks on a stunning railway adventure through the western Mediterranean islands of Sardinia and Corsica, beginning in Sardinia’s capital, Cagliari.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Great Continental Railway Journeys Season 9 Episode 2 - Mandas to Laconi
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    #2 - Mandas to Laconi

    S9:E2

    Michael Portillo’s railway tour of Sardinia heads inland towards the island's dramatic mountain landscapes, which he discovers were frequented by DH Lawrence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Great Continental Railway Journeys Season 9 Episode 3 - Nuoro to Macomer
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    #3 - Nuoro to Macomer

    S9:E3

    Michael Portillo continues his Sardinian railway adventure, arriving into Mamoiada to investigate the town’s extraordinary pagan traditions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Great Continental Railway Journeys Season 9 Episode 4 - Ajaccio to Vizzavona
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    #4 - Ajaccio to Vizzavona

    S9:E4

    Michael Portillo’s railway journey through the islands of Sardinia and Corsica sees him leave Sardinia and arrive into Corsica, the most mountainous island in the Mediterranean.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Great Continental Railway Journeys Season 9 Episode 5 - Vivario to Corte
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    #5 - Vivario to Corte

    S9:E5

    Michael boards one of Europe’s most dramatic railways, which winds through Corsica’s breathtaking mountainous landscapes.

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Season 9 Ratings Summary

"Cagliari to Porto Flavia" is the best rated episode of "Great Continental Railway Journeys" season 9. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/18/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Mandas to Laconi".