Portillo's Hidden History of Britain
Documentary

Portillo's Hidden History of Britain

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

OverviewCreditsWatchReviewsSeasonsImagesVideosRecommendationsSimilar

Created By

Status

Ended

Original Name

Portillo's Hidden History of Britain

First Air Date

April 20, 2018

Last Air Date

December 7, 2018

Seasons

2

Episodes

9

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

Channel 5

S02E05

Seaside Escape

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.

View Episodes