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Portillo's Hidden History of Britain (2018)

S1E2 Orford Ness: Defence of the Realm

Apr 27, 2018 Season 1 Episode 2 Documentary

Michael Portillo explores four remarkable deserted sites, starting with Orford Ness, a place steeped in history. Once under the control of the Ministry of Defence for nearly a hundred years, it offers a glimpse into a time filled with espionage and global tensions. Even after its closure in 1993, the structures there remained cloaked in mystery, preserving stories of a world long gone.