Portillo has been making these programmes for years but the quality shows no sign of dipping. It remains much the same but now the Bradshaw has gone to give a fresh dimension. He has a genuine passion for gaining knowledge, understanding history and meeting people, having a natural interaction even with people from a different background or political opinion. He is intelligent, respectful, well mannered and conducts himself with dignity and integrity.
The researchers are the real unsung heroes, they do a great job, the show is always interesting and entertaining, maintaining an element of surprise. I continue to learn so much more about my own country from a programme which is supposedly just early evening light entertainment.