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Portillo's Empire Journey: With Michael Portillo. Michael Portillo tells the story of how a small island on the edge of Europe built the biggest empire the world has ever seen.
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- 2020-05-15
- Documentary
- 60
Fri, May 29, 2020. In South Africa, Michael explores how the lure of riches led Britain into barbaric wars and dividing the country along racial lines, with devastating consequences.
Michael Portillo tells the story of the British Empire. How British rule led to armed rebellion in the USA and a lasting loyalty to Empire in Canada.
May 15, 2020 · The BBC has made an evenly balanced documentary about the British Empire. Just kidding! Portillo’s Empire Journey (Friday) was the latest offering from Channel 5, which has lately been upping...
- Anita Singh
May 15, 2020 · Portillo tells the story of the former British Empire largely through the legacy of hidden buildings that played an important part in history.
May 15, 2020 · Beginning his journey in the slums of Kolkata, he explores the ruins of the grand residence of Clive of India, who became the undisputed ruler of Bengal - amassing a vast personal fortune and making millions for shareholders in Britain.
Michael Portillo tells the story of how a small island on the edge of Europe built the biggest empire the world has ever seen.
