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Southport to Leyland
Episode 2 of 20
Michael Portillo continues his journey through the north west. He begins in the Lancashire resort of Southport and also stops off in Wigan, Bolton and Leyland.
Michael Portillo continues his journey through the north west of England. He begins in the elegant Lancashire resort of Southport, where the railways brought thousands of visitors to enjoy the pier and all the fun of the fair.
Michael discovers Victorian entrepreneurship in Wigan, traces the beginnings of the Industrial Revolution in Bolton and drives a hundred-year-old commercial vehicle in Leyland.
Last on
Tue 24 May 2016
17:25
±«Óãtv Two Wales
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Series Producer | Alison Kreps |
| Executive Producer | John Comerford |
Broadcasts
- Tue 7 Jan 2014 18:30
- Tue 25 Feb 2014 10:05
Tue 12 Aug 2014 19:30- Tue 14 Jul 2015 20:00
- Tue 24 May 2016 16:45±«Óãtv Two except Wales
- Tue 24 May 2016 17:25±«Óãtv Two Wales
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