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Portillo's Hidden History of Britain

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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: April 20, 2018
  • Seasons: 2
  • Episodes: 9
  • Networks: 5
  • Genres: Documentary
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Portillo's Hidden History of Britain(2018)

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Overview

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

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Season 1

4 episodes • 2018

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Royal London HospitalApr 20, 20180.0
2Orford Ness: Defence of the RealmApr 27, 20180.0
3Shepton MalletMay 4, 20180.0
4Imber Village - The Wages of WarMay 11, 20180.0
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Season 2

5 episodes • 2018

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Plastic Surgery Pioneers: Cambridge Military HospitalNov 2, 20180.0
2Local Heroes: Manchester Fire StationNov 9, 20180.0
3Countdown to WW3Nov 16, 20180.0
4The Palace of DreamsNov 30, 20180.0
5Seaside EscapeDec 7, 20180.0

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