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Great American Railroad Journeys - Season 1 Episode 15

Great American Railroad Journeys 2016 -

Title: Great American Railroad Journeys - Season 1 Episode 15
Genre: Documentary
Country: United States of America
Studio: BBC Two
Cast: Michael Portillo
Crew: John Comerford (Executive Producer)
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Keyword: train, railroad

Overview:In Petersburg, Virginia, the choir of the First Baptist Church is in fine voice as Michael discovers how, during the 19th century, coded messages were delivered to slaves who hoped to escape via the so-called Underground Railroad. Michael ploughs his own furrow in a field in colonial Williamsburg, a living history park, where he learns from costumed re-enactors what life was like for both master and slave. It's battle stations in Norfolk, home to the United States Atlantic Fleet, where Michael is invited on board the USS Wisconsin to hear about the first duel fought between iron-clad vessels in 1862 and Britain's role in it. Michael reaches the end of this American journey in Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America, where he finds out about the settlers' grim struggle for survival led by Captain John Smith and Pocahontas.

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First Air Date: Feb 01, 2016 Last Air date: Mar 28, 2020 Season: 4 Season Episode: 75 Episode Runtime: 29:14 minutes Quality: HD IMDb: 2.5 / 10 by 2 users Popularity: 0.832 Language: en

1. Manhattan: Grand Central to Broadway2016-02-01
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2. Manhattan: Lower East Side to World Trade Center2016-02-02
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3. Brooklyn to Montauk2016-02-03
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4. New York City to Garrison2016-02-04
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5. Poughkeepsie to Albany2016-02-05
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6. Schenectady to Rochester2016-02-08
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7. Buffalo to Niagara Falls2016-02-09
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8. Philadelphia to Atlantic City2016-02-10
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9. Lancaster to Gettysburg2016-02-11
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10. Wilmington to Havre de Grace2016-02-12
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11. Baltimore to Fort McHenry2016-02-15
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12. Washington DC2016-02-16
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13. Georgetown to Mount Vernon2016-02-17
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14. Manassas to Richmond2016-02-18
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15. Petersburg to Jamestown2016-02-19
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