Michael Portillo Visits Woody Bay Station - May 24

Michael Portillo delighted volunteers and holidaymakers alike today when he visited Woody Bay Station with his trusty Bradshaw while making his next series of Great British Railway Journeys to be shown on BBC2 in January. He had previously visited the West Somerset Railway and the Lynton Cliff Railway.

1. Michael with Tony Nicholson who had arranged the filming with the BBC.



2. With Axe and his trusty Bradshaw.

3. Before going down the line with his film crew in the glorious spring sunshine he was introduced by Driver Pete Williams and Fireman Jim Price to the historic culinary experience of bacon butties cooked on the shovel.

4. About to set off

5. Michael naturally travels 1st Class - with film crew.

6. Today's Entry in the Visitors Book

Michael was very interested in the Railway's intention to extend and in his final piece to camera before departing for Barnstaple (at this date by road), he expressed the hope that our extension plans would be successful. A great boost to morale!

Photo 1: Judy Williams
Photos 2, 3 & 6, and text: Tony Nicholson
Photos 4 & 5: Dave Tooke