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Michael Portillo hears of the destruction of Coventry's gothic cathedral by the German Luftwaffe, and visits the factory where the London taxi is built.

Michael Portillo sees the work being done for the new HS2 railway in Warwickshire, and in Stratford-upon-Avon he learns about the founding of the RSC.

Michael Portillo stops in Wolverhampton, where he finds out about the impact of Enoch Powell's 1968 speech, and also visits Cheltenham.

From Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire, Michael Portillo visits Coleford in the Forest of Dean, Slimbridge in Gloucestershire, and Bristol Temple Meads.

A legendary diesel locomotive, that's undergone over half a million pounds worth of repairs must be hauled over 40 miles ready for a diesel gala.

The Train Truckers are on the clock this week as they attempt to move a 100-ton diesel engine to a gala extravaganza, as well as a 175-ton rail crane destined for Egypt.

A fully restored Class 47 diesel engine is transported from its home at Crewe Heritage Centre in Cheshire to the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway in Derbyshire.

On the last leg of his epic journey across the north of England, Robbie tackles the fast-flowing River Ouse and is forced to make an emergency stop.

Robbie Cumming makes a running repair to his narrowboat on the Tinsley lock flight in South Yorkshire, then cruises beneath Conisbrough's magnificent viaduct.

Robbie Cumming tackles the fast-flowing River Trent and is invited to join a night-time illuminated boat parade.

Narrowboater Robbie Cumming faces a journey of many challenges as he runs aground and breaks down in Nottingham.

Robbie Cumming has problems with ice on the Grand Union Canal, and ends his journey in Braunston, Northamptonshire.

Robbie Cumming journeys from Shardlow to Etruria Junction, Stoke on Trent, exploring the Trent and Mersey Canal.

Paul Merton and Suki Webster arrive in Canterbury to pick up their cruiser and set off on their first-ever staycation on wheels touring Kent's coastline.

Paul and Suki negotiate their motorhome under a low bridge in the rain in the Lake District after having a cup of coffee.

Drama based on the true story of the largest uprising during the Holocaust. New arrivals at a Nazi concentration camp become involved in a bold scheme to break all 600 prisoners out.

Simon looks back on wildlife stories he has discovered, from a giant tortoise sanctuary in the Seychelles to armed conservationists defending a forest in Belize.

Documentary going behind the scenes at the car company's plant as work gets underway on a range of 4x4s, from the factory floor to the world's most exclusive car showroom.

Gus and Will set out to buy a Honda-based Rover 800 coupe. At only 650 pounds it seems too good to be true - and when they turn up, they aren't sure whether to proceed.

Paul's on a big day out collecting a 1971 Jaguar E-Type and a 1933 Morgan 3-wheeler Supersport but first there's a flock of 300 chickens to negotiate before he can load up.