Ealing Broadway to South Kensington
In the Queen of the Suburbs, Ealing, Michael Portillo finds comedy at the home of British cinema and is transformed for the silver screen by expert hair and make-up.
Michael Portillo reaches the capital on his rail journey from Warwick to Rye in East Sussex. In the Queen of the Suburbs, Ealing, he finds comedy at the home of British cinema and is transformed for the silver screen by expert hair and make-up.
In Fulham, Michael heads underground to London鈥檚 new super sewer, which is taking shape beneath the River Thames. In central London, he visits the London School of Economics and Political Science to hear about its foundation by Fabians at the turn of the 20th century and to meet present day students.
An introduction to Japanese martial arts awaits Michael at the Budokwai dojo in Kensington. Will there be a soft landing?
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Series Editor | Alison Kreps |
| Director | Cassie Farrell |
Broadcasts
Wed 20 Feb 2019 18:30- Mon 5 Aug 2019 08:30
- Wed 11 Mar 2020 18:30
- Wed 27 Oct 2021 19:00
- Thu 28 Oct 2021 01:00
- Wed 1 Feb 2023 19:00
- Thu 2 Feb 2023 01:55
- Wed 13 Sep 2023 15:30
- Thu 20 Jun 2024 19:00
- Fri 21 Jun 2024 01:45
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