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Portillo's State Secrets: Episode 9: On Trial

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Episode 9: On Trial

BBC Two - Portillo's State Secrets, On Trial

Michael Portillo investigates how Mary Whitehouse defended God in a court of law.

Michael Portillo unearths documents from the National Archives. He investigates how Mary Whitehouse defended God in a court of law.

Michael Portillo investigates how Mary Whitehouse defended God in a court of law, reveals details of the last woman to be imprisoned under the Witchcraft Acts and unearths documents that reveal the Church's shameful role in slavery.

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Michael Portillo unearths previously classified documents from The National Archives.

Michael Portillo unearths previously classified documents from The National Archives, discovering fascinating facts about Britain's past.

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