Portillo's Hidden History of Britain(2018)
Overview
Portillo's Hidden History of Britain sees former UK politician Michael Portillo investigating abandoned buildings around Britain.
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No imageSeason 1
4 episodes • 2018
Season 1
4 episodes • 2018
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal London Hospital | Apr 20, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Orford Ness: Defence of the Realm | Apr 27, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Shepton Mallet | May 4, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Imber Village - The Wages of War | May 11, 2018 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 2
5 episodes • 2018
Season 2
5 episodes • 2018
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plastic Surgery Pioneers: Cambridge Military Hospital | Nov 2, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Local Heroes: Manchester Fire Station | Nov 9, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Countdown to WW3 | Nov 16, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Palace of Dreams | Nov 30, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Seaside Escape | Dec 7, 2018 | 0.0 |
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