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Great Australian Railway Journeys

Saturdays from 4 April at 7:30pm Living. Channel 017

Armed with his 1913 Bradshaw’s Handbook to the Chief Cities of the World, Michael Portillo will embark on six new railway journeys across spectacular Australia. Known for its natural wonders and vast open spaces, Michael will explore the its monumental landscapes by riding some of the longest passenger trains and the steepest railway in the world. Travelling almost 15,000km around Australia, Michael’s journeys include Canberra to Melbourne, Sydney to Broken Hill, Newcastle to Brisbane, Port Augusta to Darwin, Kuranda to Townsville, and Adelaide to Perth. As he makes his way around the country, he becomes acquainted with its culture and heritage.

Charles: 50 Years as a Prince

Sunday 5 April at 7:30pm Living. Channel 017

With unprecedented access to celebratory engagements, plus an exclusive interview, this documentary commemorates HRH Prince Charles' enduring tenure as Prince of Wales. Featuring unseen archive and new revelations, this personal film tells a unique story. Prince Charles became Prince of Wales aged just nine years old, but it was not until 11 years later, in the summer of 1969, that he was formally invested with the title by the Queen in a spectacular ceremony at Caernarfon Castle. The event was watched by half a billion people around the world putting Wales firmly on the global stage. But it was not without controversy as, for some, the celebration also became a moment for nationalist protest.

Rick Stein's Secret France

Sundays from 29 March at 8:30pm Living. Channel 017

Rick Stein embarks on a new journey through the byways of France, from the Channel to the Mediterranean, always on the lookout for things where we, the British, could learn from the French to enhance our lives. Rick's journey begins in the Norman port of Dieppe with turbot straight off the boats, followed by a forage for sea herbs along the Bay of the Somme, inspiring him to cook a memorable seafood gratin.

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Love it or List it Australia

Mondays from 20 January at 8:30pm Living. Channel 017

Love it or List it Australia is back, and this brand-new season promises more spectacular renovations, more incredible alternative properties and more laughs thanks charismatic hosts Andrew Winter and Neale Whitaker.

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Grand Designs Australia

Mondays from 3 February at 7:35pm Living. Channel 017

Australia has never looked better in this exciting new series of modern masterpieces.

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