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Coventry to Leamington Spa

In Coventry, Michael recalls the destruction by the Luftwaffe of the city鈥檚 Gothic cathedral in November 1940, before heading to Leamington Spa to visit the Guide Dogs for the Blind National Centre.

In Coventry, Michael recalls the destruction by the German Luftwaffe of the city鈥檚 gothic cathedral in November 1940. He hears how architect Basil Spence won a competition to build it anew and tours the breathtakingly modernist concrete structure built alongside the medieval ruin. And from the city's recently redeveloped station, he heads to the factory of the London Electric Vehicle Company, manufacturers of the iconic London taxi.

Heading south to Royal Leamington Spa, Michael visits the Guide Dogs for the Blind National Centre, established in the town in 1941. Michael learns how the organisation was founded and how dogs are bred today.

28 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Michael Portillo
Director Beatrice Ni Bhroin
Series Editor Alison Kreps
Executive Producer John Comerford
Production Company Fremantle

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