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Hidden History of Britain

Deserted villages, abandoned prisons, empty hospitals and derelict military bases... there is a treasure trove of crumbling buildings across Britain lying dormant, untouched for decades and frozen in time. In this series Michael Portillo will roll up his sleeves to become a guerrilla urban explorer of Britain's most exciting abandoned buildings.
4 épisodes
7+
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Épisodes

  1. S. 1 ÉP. 1 - The Royal London Hospital - Healthcare for All
    19 avril 2018
    45 min
    7+
    Built in the East End of London 250 years ago, to provide free medical care for some of the poorest and most deprived people in Britain the London Hospital has pioneered medical breakthroughs and healthcare for generations of men, women and children.
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  2. S. 1 ÉP. 2 - Orford Ness - Defence of the Realm
    26 avril 2018
    45 min
    7+
    On edge of the Suffolk coast lie some of Britain's most mysterious ruins. Monumental concrete bunkers rusting radar towers and crumpled military hardware; a lens into a bygone era of secrets, spies and superpowers. For almost a century Orford Ness was owned by the MOD and when it closed in 1993 its buildings were still shrouded in secrecy. In this episode, Michael sets out to unlock its secrets.
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  3. S. 1 ÉP. 3 - Shepton Mallet - Crime and Punishment
    3 mai 2018
    45 min
    7+
    Michael unlocks the doors to Shepton Mallet prison to uncover the story of British crime and punishment. Since it opened its doors 400 years ago, this prison has seen thousands of prisoners, numerous executions and countless escape attempts.
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  4. S. 1 ÉP. 4 - Imber Village - The Wages of War
    11 mai 2018
    45 min
    7+
    Hidden away in the heart of the Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire is the abandoned shell of Imber. A thousand-year-old-village, which was once a vibrant community before a series of extraordinary events transformed it into a desolate ghost town.
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Audio
English
Sous-titres
English [CC]
Réalisation
Ruairi Fallon
Rôles principaux
Michael Portillo
Studio
Transparent TV
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