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Portillo's Hidden History of Britain (2018)

S2E5 Seaside Escape

Dec 07, 2018 Season 2 Episode 5 Documentary

Michael Portillo delves into the rich heritage of Britain's coastal resorts. He ventures to the haunting remains of Brighton's West Pier, a prominent symbol of the nation's ruins. During his journey, he encounters Jo Berry, the daughter of Sir Anthony Berry, a Conservative MP who tragically lost his life in an IRA bombing at the Grand Hotel in Brighton.