Portillo's Hidden History of Britain — Season 1, Episode 4: Imber Village - The Wages of War
Documentary • 60 min • 2 seasons, 9 episodes • ★ 8.0/10
Episode synopsis
In 1943, the village of Imber in Wiltshire's Salisbury Plain began to be used as a Second World War training ground. At risk from friendly fire, each household was ordered by the War Office to abandon its home for the duration of the conflict. Despite promises that the residents could return after the war, the village remains in the hands of the military, and has been since used for training against the IRA and the Taliban. Michael meets former residents and relatives to hear this story of upheaval, and talks to historians to reveal the history behind the desolation of this ancient village.
About Portillo's Hidden History of Britain
Portillo's Hidden History of Britain sees former UK politician Michael Portillo investigating abandoned buildings around Britain.