Great Korean Railway Journeys: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Great Korean Railway Journeys sees Michael travel the length of South Korea, beginning in the Demilitarised Zone through Seoul and beyond on high-speed trains exceeding 200 miles per hour. From a peninsula defined by division and war to a capital transformed by rapid development, he examines South Korea's emergence as a global force in technology and culture. Visiting ancient royal sites, industrial centres and major ports, and continuing to Busan and Jeju Island, he traces stories of resilience, reinvention and national identity.

Series details

• Title: Great Korean Railway Journeys
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Travel
• Premiere date: 2026-05-04
• Status in TVmaze: To Be Determined
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: BBC iPlayer
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 29 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 91208
• TVDB ID: 477113

Cast and credited roles

• Michael Portillo — Presenter

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-05-04; final listed air date 2026-05-04; episode order: 5.

Source and licence

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