

Great British Railway Journeys (2010)
S9E6 Whitland to Swansea
Clad in the vibrant hues of the Welsh flag and armed with his vintage Edwardian Bradshaw's guide, Michael Portillo sets off on a railway journey through south Wales, navigating the Bristol Channel down to Cornwall's southern coast. His adventure kicks off in Whitland, Carmarthenshire, where thrill-seekers once flocked to Pendine Sands for speed in the early 1900s. Michael joins modern-day enthusiasts to race an iconic three-wheeler on the beach. In Llanelli, he delves into the dramatic history of the 1911 national rail strike and is moved by the harmonious notes of a male voice choir singing the town's beloved anthem.