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Portillo's State Secrets

Michael Portillo unearths documents from the National Archives. He discovers the secret memos behind the SAS's most daring raid.

August 2023
Michael Portillo unearths documents from the National Archives. He investigates how Mary Whitehouse defended God in a court of law.
Michael Portillo unearths documents from the National Archives. He discovers the state's strategy on Scientology and explores how bull running was banned in Britain.
Michael Portillo unearths documents from the National Archives. He discovers the Queen's secret speech announcing the beginning of World War Three.
Michael Portillo unearths documents from the National Archives. He investigates how a double agent's escape at the height of the Cold War was a comedy of errors.
Michael Portillo unearths documents from the National Archives revealing why Britain didn't boycott Hitler's Olympics and a royal proclamation to ban football.
Michael Portillo unearths documents from the National Archives revealing the original letter that gave birth to Jack the Ripper and the secret UFO files kept by the MoD.
Michael Portillo unearths documents from the National Archives revealing the secret war on the Rolling Stones and how Special Branch spied on a future king.
Michael Portillo unearths documents from the National Archives revealing Hitler's hidden medical files and the details of Henry VIII's incredible shopping list.
Michael Portillo unearths documents from the National Archives revealing the secret files of Britain's last hangman and the letters sent to Sherlock Holmes.
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