Portillo's Empire Journey
- 2020
- Ended
- 1 season
- 7.3/10
Portillo tells the story of the former British Empire largely through the legacy of hidden buildings that played an important part in history.
Latest: Season 1 · 2020
View all seasonsE1. India
May 15, 2020
In the first episode, Michael travels to India to uncover how the British East India Company - the world's first multinational corporation - raised a private army to create an empire. Beginning his journey in the slums of Kolkata, he explores the ruins of the grand residence of Clive of India, who became the undisputed ruler of Bengal - amassing a vast personal fortune and making millions for shareholders in Britain.
E2. Jamaica
May 22, 2020
E3. South Africa
May 29, 2020
E4. The USA and Canada
Jun 5, 2020
