Michael Portillo travels across the European continent with his handy Bradshaw guide book. Looking at history and trying 21st century things that changed since before The Great War...
Genre: Documentary
Cast:Michael Portillo
Michael Portillo sports a modern edition of his Bradshaw's Handbook as he heads for Spain.
Michael visits the magnificent stained-glass windows of the Cathedral of Sainte-Croix.
Michael hears how new rail lines transported spectators to the Nazi Olympic Games of 1936.
In Palermo, Michael takes in the art and architecture of the futurists.
Michael travels through Austria and the Czech Republic, exploring a dark era in history.
Michael celebrates Midsummer in Marielund and learns to decorate a Dala horse in Mora.