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Preston to Rochdale
Episode 3 of 20
Michael Portillo continues his journey through the north west. He learns about the Preston Guild, and in Rochdale, discovers a pioneering movement for workers.
Michael Portillo continues his journey through the north west of England. He celebrates Victorian trade with the Preston Guild then heads to Rochdale, where he discovers a pioneering movement that helped improve the lot of working families. Michael follows in the tracks of swathes of 19th-century working people who made day trips from the industrial towns to Hebden Bridge to walk in the beautiful Calder Valley.
Last on
Wed 25 May 2016
16:45
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Series Producer | Alison Kreps |
| Executive Producer | John Comerford |
Broadcasts
- Wed 8 Jan 2014 18:30
- Mon 3 Mar 2014 10:05
Mon 18 Aug 2014 19:30- Wed 15 Jul 2015 19:30
- Wed 25 May 2016 16:45
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