Coastal Railways with Julie Walters

Episode 2

The East Coast Line

Julie heads from Newcastle to Edinburgh, via the beautiful coastal town of Alnmouth and a date with a lobster breeder and the biggest gannet colony on Earth.

Episode 3

The Great Western Railway

Julie heads for Cornwall, where she learns about smugglers and joins the RNLI on a practise run off St Ives. She also visits Paignton, Kingswear Polperro, and eats some fancy cake.

Episode 4

Wales to Liverpool

Julie travels from Cardigan Bay to Liverpool via Tywyn, the inspiration behind Thomas the Tank Engine. There's also a trip through Snowdonia, and the fastest zip wire in Europe.