Michael Portillo
Portillo's Empire Journey (2020)
Season 1
Portillo tells the story of the former British Empire largely through the legacy of hidden buildings that played an important part in history.
Released May 15, 2020
None+
7.0
S1E1 - India
In the first episode, Michael travels to India to uncover how the British East India Company - the world's first multinational corporation - raised a private army to create an empire. Beginning his journey in the slums of Kolkata, he explores the ruins of the grand residence of Clive of India, who became the undisputed ruler of Bengal - amassing a vast personal fortune and making millions for shareholders in Britain.
May 15, 2020, midnight
8.0
S1E2 - Jamaica
None
May 22, 2020, midnight
7.0
S1E3 - South Africa
None
May 29, 2020, midnight
8.0
S1E4 - The USA and Canada
None
June 5, 2020, midnight
5
May 15, 2020
June 5, 2020, midnight
Ended
NR
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