Michael Portillo as Self - Host
Episodes 10
Crime and Punishment
Michael discovers the secret files of Britain's last hangman, takes a look at private letters sent to Sherlock Holmes, and examines the hidden history of murderer Dr Crippen.
Read MoreCelebrity and Scandals
Michael finds out about the secret war on the Rolling Stones and how Special Branch spied on a future king.
Read MoreSport and Politics
Michael learns about the secret documents that show why the country didn’t boycott Hitler’s Olympics and he finds out about Churchill’s attempt to ban the world’s first black heavyweight champion.
Read MoreTraitors and Spies
Michael learns about the secret documents that relate to some of the country's traitors.
Read MoreNational Security
Michael finds out the secret memos behind the SAS’s most daring raid and takes a look at a bloody conspiracy to overthrow the government.
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