Milwaukee to Racine, Wisconsin
Michael Portillo's journey from Minnesota to the Deep South continues. Michael is in Milwaukee, home of an American icon - the Harley-Davidson.
Michael Portillo continues his journey from the northern state of Minnesota to the Deep South.
Michael is in Milwaukee, located on the shore of Lake Michigan and home of the Harley-Davidson. Michael learns about the history of motorcycles there, the first of which was made in 1903, and hitches a ride on the back of a modern version.
German gymnastics is Michael's next challenge as he joins the Ladies' Auxiliary Exercise Class, a legacy of Milwaukee's 19th-century German settler community which is still going strong today.
In Racine, Michael discovers a man who knew how to sort the wheat from the chaff and made a business out of it.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Executive Producer | John Comerford |
| Series Producer | Alison Kreps |
| Production Company | Boundless Productions |
Broadcasts
- Fri 10 Feb 2017 18:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland
- Sat 11 Feb 2017 18:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Scotland
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