Summary Michael Portillo explores London's theatreland and discovers how 19th-century engineering made for spectacular theatricals. At Charing Cross, Michael learns about the ambitious building programme which saw Trafalgar Square replace streets of slums and comes face to face with George Bradshaw. At one of the busiest stops on the tube, Piccadilly Circus, Michael indulges in some retail therapy at a perfumery patronised by kings, queens and prime ministers. The Bakerloo to Oxford Circus line brings Michael to Soho and a grimmer side of Victorian London, where disease was rife.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Michael Portillo Alex Hutchinson Lindsay Sutton Nicholas Owen
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Jan 14, 2015
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Production companies : Talkback Thames
Summary Michael Portillo explores London's theatreland and discovers how 19th-century engineering made for spectacular theatricals. At Charing Cross, Michael learns about the ambitious building programme which saw Trafalgar Square replace streets of slums and comes face to face with George Bradshaw. At one of the busiest stops on the tube, Piccadilly Circus, Michael indulges in some retail therapy at a perfumery patronised by kings, queens and prime ministers. The Bakerloo to Oxford Circus line brings Michael to Soho and a grimmer side of Victorian London, where disease was rife.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Jan 14, 2015
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Production companies : Talkback Thames
