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Portillo's State Secrets

Episode 5: Sport and Politics

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

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Michael Portillo unearths documents from the National Archives revealing why Britain didn't boycott Hitler's Olympics and a royal proclamation to ban football. Show more

Portillo's State Secrets

Episode 7: Monarchy

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Available for years

Michael Portillo unearths documents from the National Archives. He discovers the Queen's secret speech announcing the beginning of World War Three. Show more

Portillo's State Secrets

Episode 1: Crime and Punishment

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Michael Portillo unearths documents from the National Archives revealing the secret files of Britain's last hangman and the letters sent to Sherlock Holmes. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
John O'Kane

Portillo's State Secrets

Episode 3: Celebrity and Scandals

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Michael Portillo unearths documents from the National Archives revealing the secret war on the Rolling Stones and how Special Branch spied on a future king. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
John O'Kane

Portillo's State Secrets

Episode 4: Mysteries

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Michael Portillo unearths documents from the National Archives revealing the original letter that gave birth to Jack the Ripper and the secret UFO files kept by the MoD. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
John O'Kane

Portillo's State Secrets

Episode 8: Banned

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Michael Portillo unearths documents from the National Archives. He discovers the state's strategy on Scientology and explores how bull running was banned in Britain. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
John O'Kane

Portillo's State Secrets

Episode 6: Traitors and Spies

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Michael Portillo unearths documents from the National Archives. He investigates how a double agent's escape at the height of the Cold War was a comedy of errors. Show more

Contributors

Series Producer:
John O'Kane

Portillo's State Secrets

Episode 2: Tyrants

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Michael Portillo unearths documents from the National Archives revealing Hitler's hidden medical files and the details of Henry VIII's incredible shopping list. Show more