S14 E6 ∙ Tilbury to Barbican ∙
Michael Portillo travels from London's Docklands to the Barbican, examining the story of the arrival at Tilbury in 1948 of over a thousand passengers from the Caribbean.
Michael Portillo explores the Britain of his youth.
Michael Portillo is in Greater Manchester.
Michael Portillo crosses the Peak District.
Michael Portillo explores Wakefield, West Yorkshire, and Leeds.
Michael Portillo explores Bradford, Shipley and Hebden Bridge.
Michael Portillo travels from London's Docklands to the Barbican.
Michael Portillo visits several of London's most famous locations.
Michael Portillo ventures deep underground onto London's newest railway.
Michael Portillo explores Felixstowe and Norwich.
Michael Portillo explores RAF Lakenheath, and ends his journey in Cambridge.
Michael Portillo visits the Walkers factory in Leicester.
Michael Portillo discovers how the iconic London taxi is built in Coventry.
Michael Portillo learns about the HS2 and the RSC.
Michael Portillo stops in Wolverhampton, Kidderminster, Worcester and Cheltenham.
Michael Portillo visits the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire and Bristol.