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Great British Railway Journeys

London's West End (Season 6, Episode 9)
TV Episode | Documentary
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 ...See moreMichael 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. See less
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Director
Tom Richardson
Composer
Jon Wygens
Cinematographer
Tom Richardson (filmed by)
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Updated Jan 15, 2015
Release date
Jan 15, 2015 (United Kingdom)

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