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Haworth to Huddersfield
Episode 4 of 20
Michael Portillo begins this leg of his journey from Manchester to Chesterfield at the home of the three Bronte sisters in Worth Valley, Yorkshire.
Michael Portillo begins this leg of his journey from Manchester to Chesterfield at the home of the three Bronte sisters in Worth Valley, Yorkshire. He then moves on to Oakworth where he learns how the station and its heritage railway line secured a starring role in one of the most popular films ever made. In Bradford, Michael finds out how 19th-century workers could save to buy a home of their own, and in Halifax discovers how the railway contributed to the town's sweet success.
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Thu 26 May 2016
16:45
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Series Producer | Alison Kreps |
| Executive Producer | John Comerford |
Broadcasts
- Thu 9 Jan 2014 18:30
- Tue 4 Mar 2014 10:05
Tue 19 Aug 2014 19:30- Mon 20 Jul 2015 19:30
- Thu 26 May 2016 16:45
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