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Portillo's Hidden History of Britain

Portillo's Hidden History of Britain

Description: Scattered across Britain are mysterious buildings that hold the key to some of the country's biggest secrets. Michael Portillo will unlock the doors to extraordinary, abandoned locations to reveal the hidden history of Britain.
Genre: Horror, Documentary, History
Year Released: 2018
Number of seasons: 2
Number of episodes: 9
First episode air date: April 20, 2018
Cast: Michael Portillo
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