Kuala Lumpur to Melaka
Michael Portillo discovers Kuala Lumpur鈥檚 19th-century origins as a tin mine and tries his hand crafting jewellery at the Royal Selangor pewter factory.
Michael Portillo continues his 2,500-mile rail tour of south east Asia. On this leg, he explores the phenomenal growth of Malaysia鈥檚 capital, Kuala Lumpur, from muddy swamp to seat of British colonial power to the financial and economic tiger of today.
Michael discovers Kuala Lumpur鈥檚 19th-century origins as a tin mine and tries his hand crafting jewellery at the Royal Selangor pewter factory.
In a traditional quarter of the city, untouched by modern development, Michael tastes the Malaysian national dish nasi lemak before investigating the scandalous behaviour of the Britain鈥檚 resident general at the turn of the 20th century.
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Malaysia's Independence Day
Duration: 02:54
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00:03Lady Gaga
Bad Romance
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Portillo |
| Series Editor | Alison Kreps |
| Executive Producer | John Comerford |
| Director | George Boyle |
| Production Company | FremantleMedia UK |
Broadcasts
Tue 18 Feb 2020 18:30- Mon 8 May 2023 19:00