Michael Portillo travels across Britain to unlock the country's extraordinary abandoned secrets. From building and radar towers to bunkers and military hardware, Michael shines a lighrt into a bygone era of secrets, spies and superpowers.
EPISODE 1
Cambridge Military Hospital
Michael explores the mysteries of the abandoned Cambridge military hospital, where casualties were taken during World War I to have their facial injuries treated.
EPISODE 2
Local Heroes: Manchester Fire Station
Features tales from the London Road Fire Station in Manchester, and its dedicated staff. The institution has weathered hard times, with the community standing by them through war and civil unrest.
EPISODE 3
Countdown to WW3
Investigates a top secret Cold War stronghold and a decommissioned Soviet nuclear submarine; the signs of a very possible nuclear holocaust.
EPISODE 4
The Palace of Dreams
Explores the long history of The New Victoria, Britain's first cinema. It closed in 2000, but a new generation has transformed it.
EPISODE 5
Seaside Escape
Michael Portillo explores the hidden history of seaside destination Brighton, including the ghostly skeleton of West Pier.
Michael Portillo
Ruairi Fallon
Jazz Gowans
