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Bristol to Glastonbury
Episode 14 of 20
Michael Portillo journeys around Britain. Michael experiences a Victorian tannery. Reaching Glastonbury, Michael heads for the mystical abbey.
Armed with his Bradshaw's guidebook, Michael Portillo enters the foul-smelling world of a Victorian tannery.
In Nailsea, he discovers how mountains of bird droppings made one of the greatest fortunes of the era for a 19th-century entrepreneur, who spent his wealth building churches and chapels and one of the most luxurious country houses in Britain.
Reaching Glastonbury, Michael heads for the mystical abbey, where Victorian tourists flocked to hear stories of King Arthur and the Holy Grail.
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Thu 21 Sep 2017
15:45
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Series Producer | Alison Kreps |
| Executive Producer | John Comerford |
| Production Company | Boundless Productions |
Broadcasts
- Thu 21 Jan 2016 18:30
- Tue 19 Apr 2016 09:30
- Thu 21 Sep 2017 15:45
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