Oldham to Wakefield
Greater Manchester鈥檚 Metrolink tram delivers Michael to the former cotton town of Oldham. He heads across to Wakefield and the striking postwar sculptures of Barbara Hepworth.
Greater Manchester鈥檚 Metrolink tram delivers Michael to the former cotton town of Oldham on the edge of the Peak District. In the stalls of the Oldham Coliseum, the town鈥檚 Victorian repertory theatre, Michael hears how the lifting of censorship allowed theatres to stage risqu茅 productions from playwrights such as Tennessee Williams.
Michael takes the Hope Valley Line to Edale in the Peak District with a hiking guide, who is encouraging black women to enjoy the national park. Next stop is Sheffield, where Michael visits Cutlers鈥� Hall and sharpens his skills at a knife-making workshop.
Michael ends this part of his journey by admiring the striking postwar sculptures of Barbara Hepworth in the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Director | Anthony Holland |
| Series Editor | Alison Kreps |
| Executive Producer | John Comerford |
| Production Company | Fremantle |
Broadcasts
- Wed 21 Jun 2023 18:30
- Mon 17 Jul 2023 08:30
- Wed 21 Aug 2024 18:30
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