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Portillo's State Secrets
Season 1 • Episode 9 • On Trial
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Portillo's State Secrets Season 1, Episode 9: On Trial
Michael takes a look at how Mary Whitehouse defended God in a court of law and learns more about the last woman to be imprisoned under the Witchcraft Acts. Watch Portillo's State Secrets Season 1, Episode 9 On Trial in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Portillo's State Secrets Season 1, Episode 9 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Episodes
10 episodes
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.
Tyrants
Michael discovers Hitler's hidden medical files and looks at the Christmas cards sent to an African dictator. He also finds the details of an incredible shopping list by Henry VIII.
Celebrity and Scandals
Michael finds out about the secret war on the Rolling Stones and how Special Branch spied on a future king.
Mysteries
Michael learns about the original letter that gave birth to Jack the Ripper and he also finds out about the mysterious disappearance of a wartime hero.
Sport 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.
Traitors and Spies
Michael learns about the secret documents that relate to some of the country's traitors.
Monarchy
Michael takes a look at files from the National Archives that relate to the monarchy as he learns about a speech that would have been read by the Queen in the event of a Third World War happening.
Banned
Michael finds out about the state’s strategy on Scientology and learns how bull running was banned in the United Kingdom.
On Trial
Michael takes a look at how Mary Whitehouse defended God in a court of law and learns more about the last woman to be imprisoned under the Witchcraft Acts.
National 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.