Stratford to London Victoria
Michael Portillo embarks on a series of journeys through London. He takes the high-speed line to Stratford to explore the legacy of the Olympic Park.
Guided by his Bradshaw's, Michael Portillo takes the high-speed line to Stratford to explore the legacy of the Olympic Park. He hears how an Indian lawyer, who learnt his trade in Victorian London, went on to change the world and explores an area of the city which has been home to wave upon wave of immigrants, Spitalfields. He ends this journey at Victoria Underground Station, where he finds out about the massive makeover currently under way.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Series Producer | Alison Kreps |
| Executive Producer | John Comerford |
| Production Company | Boundless Productions |
Broadcasts
Wed 14 Jan 2015 18:30- Wed 11 Feb 2015 10:00
- Wed 19 Aug 2015 16:45
- Wed 13 Apr 2016 16:45
- Tue 6 Jun 2017 19:30
- Wed 18 Jul 2018 18:30
- Tue 7 May 2019 19:30
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