Newport to Clevedon/Yatton/Bristol Channel
Michael Portillo discovers the birthplace of British aviation in Bristol and prepares an Airbus 380 for a smooth landing at Filton.
Steered by his early 20th-century Bradshaw's guide, Michael discovers the birthplace of British aviation in Bristol and prepares an Airbus 380 for a smooth landing at Filton. In Newport, he uncovers the heroism of a young boy who rescued a workman from a dock disaster in which many died. Michael admires the Albert Medal awarded to the brave Tom Lewis, now in the proud possession of his great grandson, the 385th Mayor of Newport.
Michael discovers the home of a forward-thinking Edwardian family at Eagle House in Batheaston. Frieda Roberts remembers the suffragettes who campaigned for votes for women in the early 20th century and found refuge at the house after their release from prison.
And in the Somerset town of Clevedon, Michael goes to the movies in a perfectly preserved cinema dating from 1912 and hears about the first film to be shown there, in aid of survivors of the Titanic disaster.
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Prepare for landing
Duration: 02:57
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Michael Portillo |
Series Producer | Alison Kreps |
Director | Titus Ogilvy |
Production Company | FremantleMedia |
Broadcasts
- Wed 10 Jan 2018 18:30
- Wed 21 Mar 2018 08:00
- Wed 28 Aug 2019 18:30
- Wed 25 Mar 2020 18:30
- Mon 20 Sep 2021 19:00
- Tue 21 Sep 2021 01:10
- Mon 20 Feb 2023 19:00
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