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Portillo's Hidden History of Britain

Portillo's Hidden History of Britain sees former UK politician Michael Portillo investigating abandoned buildings around Britain.

2018 8.0/10 community score 2 seasons · 9 episodes Ended
  • Documentary

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First aired
Seasons
2
Episodes
9
Status
Ended

Latest aired episode

S2 E5

Seaside Escape

Aired 1h

Michael Portillo explores the history of the British seaside resort. He gets up close and personal with the ghostly skeleton of Brighton's West pier, which has become one of the UK's most well known ruins. He meets Jo Berry, daughter of Conservative MP Sir Anthony Berry who was killed by an IRA bomb at Brighton's Grand Hotel.

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2 season entries

  • Season 2

    5 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 1

    4 episodes

    First episode aired

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