BBC2 TV Great Coastal Railway Journeys

Tuesday 8 February 6:30pm Newcastle to Lynemouth Series 1 Episode 12 of 25
Next stop is the former coal port of Blyth. On the historic quayside Michael enjoys a hearty sea shanty (The Keelers) and learns about an intrepid former townsman, Captain William Smith, who in 1819 discovered the Antarctic.

Wednesday 9 February 6:30pm Morpeth to Amble Series 1 Episode 13 of 25
Michael Portillo explores the wild and rugged coastline of Northumberland by rail. He begins today in Morpeth, where he finds a historic collection of Northumbrian bagpipes and discovers how difficult they are to play.