Portillo tells the story of the former British Empire largely through the legacy of hidden buildings that played an important part in history.
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Episode 1
India
In the first episode, Michael travels to India to uncover how the British East India Company - the world's first multinational corporation - raised a private army to create an empire. 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.
Episode 2
Jamaica
Episode 3
South Africa
Episode 4
The USA and Canada
Michael Portillo
Reach thousands of daily viewers · size 970 x 90
2017 · ★ 7.3
1988 · ★ 6.5
2023 · ★ 6.5
2016 · ★ 7.4
2026 · ★ 6.0
2021 · ★ 6.7
2016 · ★ 8.2
2022 · ★ 6.7
2013 · ★ 7.1
2017 · ★ 7.9
2024 · ★ 6.7
1999 · ★ 7.3
2014 · ★ 7.6
2025 · ★ 6.7
2011 · ★ 8.5
2021 · ★ 7.7
1986 · ★ 7.2
2019 · ★ 6.6
1979 · ★ 6.8
2013 · ★ 7.3
