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Episode 5 of 10
Michael Portillo unearths documents from the National Archives revealing why Britain didn't boycott Hitler's Olympics, Churchill's attempt to ban the world's first black heavyweight champion, and a royal proclamation to ban football.
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Thu 17 Aug 2023
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Exclusive deleted scene: Michael goes to Millwall FC
Duration: 02:11
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Portillo's secret Olympic memos
Duration: 02:00
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The Lightning Seeds, David Baddiel
Three Lions
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
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| Presenter | Michael Portillo |