Hidden History of Britain
5 episodes
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Episodes
- S2 E1 - Plastic Surgeon Pioneers - Cambridge Military HospitalNovember 1, 201845minThe series returns as Michael visits the former Cambridge Military Hospital in the garrison town of Aldershot, Hampshire to learn of the far-reaching legacy of the medical innovations that took place there.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S2 E2 - Local Heroes - Manchester Fire StationNovember 8, 201845minMichael ventures inside the London Road Fire Station which was decommissioned in 1986. He learns how the devastating loss of life suffered by the brigade led to the profession being transformed.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S2 E3 - Countdown to WW3November 15, 201845minA top secret Cold War stronghold and a decommissioned Soviet nuclear submarine reveal just how close we came to nuclear armageddon, and the British military's plans if it should come.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S2 E4 - The Palace of DreamsNovember 29, 201845minMichael visits the abandoned shell of the New Victoria in Bradford, once one of the most impressive entertainment complexes in Britain with a 3,000 seat cinema, grand ballroom and state-of-the-art technology that even 'washed' the air.Watch with a free Prime trial
- S2 E5 - Brighton - A Seaside EscapeDecember 6, 201845minMichael ends his journey in Sussex at the popular seaside resort of Brighton. He examines the Victorian engineering keeping the ruined West Pier standing. He then joins Britain's oldest swimming club for a dip in the sea.Watch with a free Prime trial
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- Content advisory
- Violence alcohol use
- Audio languages
- English
- Subtitles
- English [CC]
- Directors
- Ruairi Fallon
- Starring
- Michael Portillo
- Studio
- Transparent TV
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