Sedalia to Kansas City, Missouri
Michael Portillo discovers the hidden pleasures of 19th-century railroad workers in Sedalia, known as the Sodom and Gomorrah of the West.
Following in the footsteps of European settlers, Michael Portillo rolls westwards across the United States. With true frontier spirit, he discovers the hidden pleasures of 19th-century railroad workers in Sedalia, known as the Sodom and Gomorrah of the West, and discovers the birthplace of ragtime and its most famous composer, Scott Joplin.
Aboard a horse-drawn wagon in Independence, Michael confronts the brutal hardships faced by early pioneers on the wagon trail and discovers a living history museum town where the clock stopped in 1855. He ends this leg in the rail hub of Kansas City, Missouri, where freight trains can be a mile long.
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Scott Joplin
Maple Leaf Rag
Performer: Joshua Rifkin.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Executive Producer | John Comerford |
| Series Producer | Alison Kreps |
| Production Company | Boundless Productions |
Broadcast
- Wed 25 Jan 2017 18:30
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