Is he to be condemned because he - as a Defence Secretary with a gay past - allowed the expulsion of gay people from the Armed Forces? In 1936, at the outset of the Spanish Civil War, Michaels father, Luis Gabriel Portillo Perz, was a Spanish intellectual working as a professor of Civil Law at the University of Salamanca. My second thought, about 0.5 seconds later, was "He's going to have bought it somewhere expensive. Not only is he complementing the colours of the train but his choice of reading materials too. "a reference to the expectation that the Conservatives were headed for defeat and thus he would no longer be a Minister. "[37], Portillo's loss of the Enfield Southgate seat, in the 1997 general election to Labour's Stephen Twigg, came as a shock to many politicians and commentators, and came to symbolise the extent of the Labour landslide victory. Does anyone know where he gets his blazers of many, many colours from? Location. The programme was originally broadcast on 7 November 2008. Michael Portillo, 69, on the humiliation of losing his seat as an MP, missing out to IDS in the Tory leadership battle and his latest TV series. [41], Portillo's defeat represented a 17.4% swing to Labour. Michael Portillo is still happily wedded to his wife, Carolyn Eadie. I thought, "when is Paxman going to ask me have I lost my seat? And the second is, of course, the Dubya defence of repented youth, currently in use by Texas governor George W Bush (presidential frontrunner and erstwhile bemused host to William Hague) to deflect unwelcome questions about past cocaine abuse. Search My Stuff. His membership of the Conservative Party has since lapsed. [70], In 2009, he filmed a series titled Great British Railway Journeys, in which he explored, with the aid of George Bradshaw's 1863 tourist handbook, how the railways had a profound influence on the social, economic and political history of Britain. I took this to mean that there was a lot of it about, but that Mike stood aloof. Michael Denzil Xavier Portillo (s. 26. toukokuuta 1953) on brittilinen televisioesiintyj ja entinen konservatiivipuolueen parlamenttiedustaja ja ministeri. Michael Portillo has been captivating audiences, not only with his marvellous taste in clothing, but also thanks to his fantastic and informative railway programmes. "[43][44] A few weeks after he had given that interview, the death of Alan Clark gave Portillo the opportunity to return to Parliament, despite Lord Tebbit accusing Portillo of lying about the extent of his sexual "deviance",[45] and similar comments from an associate included in a profile of Portillo in The Guardian newspaper. Will miss you Naga Munchetty bids farewell to BBC Breakfast co-star[UPDATE], Stacey Solomon issues apology for 'anticlimax' in Joe Swash update[OPINION], Heartbroken Adele breaks down as she's forced to cancel shows[BREAKING]. Michael was born and raised in Hertfordshire. My second thought, about 0.5 seconds later, was "He's going to have bought it somewhere expensive. He is currently 69 years old as of 2022. Standing for the leadership of the party in 2001, he finally came in third place behind Iain Duncan Smith and Kenneth Clarke. According to a story from buzz.ie, Michaels clothes are bespoke which shouldnt be a surprise since the host has a very distinctive fashion style. "I have no surviving close relatives in Scotland but Carolyn does, and we travel north of the border from time to time. Carolyn and I have bought a lovely house near Seville. 69 Year Old Gemini #20. [57] He is also an Honorary Vice-President of Canning House, the Hispanic and Luso Brazilian Council. [64][65], He chose to present Queen Elizabeth I for the BBC's series of Great Britons in 2002. Back in the BBC4 days I think Only Connect was bumped by one of Portillos shows. How he kept the camera still I have no idea because the only image I retain of him in my mind is an absolute blur of movement! New Jackets and Gilets for Spring & Summer. A deeper golden or mustard jacket may have worked better but as the saying goes, 'There are no rules in an robot-automated Dutch dock'. [7], Portillo was registered as a Spanish citizen at the age of four, and, in accordance with Spanish naming customs, which require a person to have two surnames, his Spanish passport names him as Miguel Portillo Blyth. [50], Talking to Andrew Neil on This Week in May 2016, he gave his views on the effectiveness of David Cameron's government and its legislative plans as described in the Queen's speech: "After 23 years of careful thought about what they would like to do in power the answer is nothing", a description which The Guardian described as "elegant". A new 35 Austin Reed shirt was reduced to 6.99. To celebrate his birthday, we discover 6 things you probably didnt know about him. They have now burst forth in a virulent form. As we walked around Zubieta, chatting with the locals, and enquiring about their farming traditions and festivals, Michael's superb language skills came to the fore. [8], In 1961, aged eight, Portillo appeared in a television advertisement for Ribena, a blackcurrant cordial drink. 2016 - Great American Railroad. [99], Portillo is the British chairman of the Anglo-Spanish organisation Tertulias, which organises annual meetings between the two countries. Michael Portillo has bought a brand new red "pixelated" jacket for a new series of "British Railway Journies", available on BBC iPlayer. It certainly made me more observant of nature., I think I was rebelling against my parents at that point but eventually reached a different position and a different view., The Paris-Nice Sleeper Train has Finally Been Restored, All you need to know about the new Stockholm to Berlin Night Train. Michael is also a keen traveller to continents further afield, with his TV work previously having taken him to the opposite side of the world. When Duncan Smith was elected leader, Portillo returned to the backbenches. Perceptive presentation, understanding of historical context and revealing interviews with major political figures. Posted in Newsletters, Notices | Tagged adrian holdsworth, daily mail, Ephraim Hardcastle, jackets . Paxman opened the interview with the question "so Michael, are you going to miss the limo? What were his feelings towards Mr Portillo? In March 2003, he voted in favour of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. He wore a blue striped jacket on the Turin to Venice episode which was fantastic! Michael Portillo Fans Also Viewed . Normal stuff: angling reports, some new rods to look at and loads of spam . DynamicSpirit said: I have to admit, when I saw him on tv today in a rather smart green jacket, my first thought was just like the title of this thread, "I want one, where can I get it". Michael J Portillo, 76. Insufferable in victory, fabulous in defeat, he warned his colleagues in 1997 of the need to eschew the urge to sew the Scarlet Letter onto too many bodices. Myself, I don't think that the "tolerance" of the Kensington and Chelsea Conservatives is the interesting issue here. New series. After his big reveal, the couple went on a holiday in Peru. Michael Portillo faces renewed pressure over his private life today when his former gay lover criticises him for implying that his "homosexual experiences" were confined to his student days at . New Apple Originals every month. He was on the same train as a forum trip once - should have asked him then! Here he met his wife, Cora, a Spanish teacher, and soon after they were married. [57], Portillo served as chairman of the 2008 Man Booker Prize committee. Possible - but yet again, in my opinion, wrong. But now William Hague and Ann Widdecombe (neither of whom cross-dressed at college, I trow), plan automatic life sentences for those who sell LSD or cocaine to the under 18s more than twice. Since leaving politics, Portillo has pursued his media interests by presenting and participating in a wide range of television and radio programmes. Love the far the picked out the cheap plonk. and is now unashamedly parading about in an Edwardian bathing costume. [26] He demonstrated a consistently right-of-centre line (exemplified by his insistence, in a well-publicised speech, on placing "clear blue water" between the policies of the Conservatives and other parties[27]) and was favoured by Norman Tebbit and Margaret Thatcher, who said of him "[W]e expect great things of you, do not disappoint us". [16] He left to work for Kerr-McGee Oil between 1981 and 1983. And, as a language speaker myself, it was fascinating to see this professional team of linguists at work. Kate faces 'heavy burden' after Megxit and Andrew withdrawal. "[54] He also condemned Theresa May's 2018 "Chequers plan" for exit negotiations as "the most dreadful betrayal, and if I had been a member of the Cabinet, I would have been one of the ones who would have quit over the weekend." Bookmark. He retired from the House of Commons and from active politics at the 2005 general election. Yet there was a calmness and simplicity about him that I had not expected. In 2002 these included one about Richard Wagner, and one in Spain: Great Railway Journeys: From Granada to Salamanca, for BBC Two (2002). The image is irresistible: the once and future leader of the Conservative Party in a canary twinset, cavorting across Midsummer Common, accompanied by an elderly don called Mary. [76] This was followed by a series Great Asian Railway Journeys from 27 January 2020,[77] and Great Coastal Railway Journeys (BBC2, January-February 2022). But I also saw David Mellor. [15] Following the Conservative victory in 1979, he became a government adviser to David Howell at the Department of Energy. Our Jackets are selected based on the season too. But Bush, I think, is a different matter. Star Michael Portillo See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist Episodes 4 Browse episodes 1 Season 2022 Photos Add photo Top cast Michael Portillo Family. The son of a Spanish Republican refugee and a Scottish progressive schoolteacher, Michael Portillo is a very different sort of idealist. Rate this book. The ex-Tory minister, 67, films journeys for TV, and has around 20 bold outfits which. For the following two years, Portillo served as a special adviser to . Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Does Bush believe, then, that if he committed felonies when in his late 20s, he should now be punished for them? 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The TV star has also captivated followers with other adventure screenings, including Great Indian Railway Journeys and Great American Railroad Journeys. Michael Portillo Railway Journeys - his jackets? Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. The couple said their vows in a sweet ceremony in 1982. [36], Some saw the Defence Secretary post as a reward for Portillo's cautious loyalty to Major during the 1995 leadership challenge of John Redwood, following Major's "back me or sack me" resignation as party leader. [78], In 2020, as part of his Great Continental Railway Journeys, in the "Salamanca to Canfranc", whilst in Salamanca, Portillo was given access to papers about his father held at the General Archive of the Spanish Civil War.[79]. To celebrate his birthday, we discover 6 things you probably didn't know about him. I have to admit, when I saw him on tv today in a rather smart green jacket, my first thought was just like the title of this thread, "I want one, where can I get it". His first took in historic East Coast sites, but these new travels are broader in scope, from the cities of the Atlantic coast to vibrant San Francisco, via Chicago, Colorado, New Mexico, and . To get further insight into his style secrets, we asked Sarah Willcocks, the editor of Style Melbourne, to casther discerning eye over Portillos dapper approach Sarah says: Michael's co-ordination game here is on point, as the kids might say. And then there was Dave Minchin, the cameraman, who spoke Italian and was possibly one of the most exuberant people I have ever met. Famously known by the Family name Michael Denzil Xavier Portillo, is a great Politician. He later admitted that this had been an error: "I did not want to oppose [Major], but neither did I want to close the possibility of entering a second ballot if it came to that." Michael's easy eloquence was reassuring. Sammuel Gill hanged himself last Christmas after . The tonal difference between the peachy blazer and the magenta pocket square looks intentional but its confined to such a small area that the clash isn't too aggressive. While Michael goes for bespoke suits from his trusted tailors, the presenter buys some of his shirts from well-known brands. [92] He has also presented a history series on BBC Radio 4 called The Things We Forgot to Remember. You know, an eye on a different society, the opportunity to speak another language, and an enormous family out in Spain., As an ex Minister, Michael was used to giving speeches and as you will see from his popular railway shows, he finds it easy to speak to anybody and is naturally good-natured and funny. Great British Railways star Michael Portillo is 68 today. Stirlingshire. Comments. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Starring: Michael Portillo Directed by: Anthony Holland , Cassie Farrell and Tom Richardson Great Coastal Railways Journeys 2022 (4.5)2 Prime Video From 199 to buy episode From 18.99 to buy season Starring: Michael Portillo Directed by: Dave Minchin Great Continental Railway Journeys - Series 5 (4.7)264 DVD 1098 Portillo unexpectedly lost the hitherto safe Conservative Enfield Southgate seat at the 1997 general election. Ongi Etorri, I greeted Michael in Euskara, their outlandish, neolithic language, the crown jewel of the Basque culture. [93], In June 2013, he presented a series of twelve 15-minute radio programmes (following the daily World at One news programme) on BBC Radio 4 called 1913 the Year Before, about the state of Britain in the years preceding World War I, challenging the view that these years were optimistic and cheerful.[94]. Armed with Bradshaw's variety of railway guides, Portillo explores beautiful countries through the eyes of the eponymous man, who wrote his guides well over 100 years ago. 2010 - Great British Railway. Portillo also presented a similar television series called Great Continental Railway Journeys, following Portillo around continental Europe. ", "The transformation of Michael Portillo: Less power - but a lot more fun", "Why do some schools produce clusters of celebrities? @JoeMurphyLondon. Joe Murphy. You can unsubscribe at any time. [9] He was educated at Stanburn Primary School in Stanmore, Greater London, and Harrow County School for Boys[10] and then won a scholarship to Peterhouse, Cambridge, where he studied history. Thats fine, he grinned, I am happy to take a back seat for a change!. Many of his clothes are made by a tailor in London Michael Portillo is famously known for his bright trousers and jackets which make a great impact on the small screen. 2012 - Great Continental Railway. [28] His rise continued under John Major; he was made a Cabinet Minister in 1992 as Chief Secretary to the Treasury[29] and was admitted to the Privy Council the same year. 18 September 2002. The options for the BBC presenter are endless, but one thing is clear he always wears his outfits with confidence. Messages. [71] A second series was broadcast on BBC Two in 2011, and as of May 2021, there have been a total of thirteen series. [11] While at school Portillo had supported the cause of the Labour Party;[12] he attributed his embrace of conservatism at Cambridge to the influence of the right-wing Peterhouse historian Maurice Cowling. Michael is the proud son of an exiled Spanish republican father named Luis Gabriel Portillo (1907-1993) and a Scottish mother named, Cora Waldegrave (ne Blyth) (1919-2014). He was born on May 26, 1953, in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England to his parents. Michael Portillo. The train enthusiast did not disappoint his fans with his rather bright and colourful dress sense. I think its simply because in the early days of Only Connect, his train programmes used to be on afterwards and he seemed to be on TV a lot so Victoria would make smutty jokes about what random show hed been on. Passionately opposed to a United Europe, totally devoted to the integrity of the United Kingdom, fierce advocate of an ultra-low-tax economy, he may be the . Students at Portillo's Cambridge college, Peterhouse, affected (according to a contemporary), "a style - camp in some, decidedly homosexual in others". The Great Australian Railway Journeys star had no qualms about the weather when travelling across the desert - but the epic train voyage took him to plenty of other diverse landscapes as well. Michael Portillo: The Future of the Right. Interestingly, Mr Portillo has himself thought it necessary to enter two pleas of mitigation, though none is technically required. INTERVIEW Caitlin Jones You're quite dapper and renowned for wearing brightly coloured trousers and blazers - do you have a favourite piece and where do you get your ensembles from? The importance of work in the Basque Culture, Cider Houses in the Basque Country .. and a few less trees, El Da del Joaldunak (When I got the dates wrong! Margaret Thatcher. Even the napkin pattern suits the outfit.. [51], Portillo supported Brexit,[52] though he also expressed the opinion that in the British system, where Parliament is sovereign, the 2016 Brexit referendum "absolutely does not fit with our system" and that "parliament has the right to interpret" the result. This is impossible. Its an experience that changes you. In his 1995 biography entitled Michael Portillo: The Future of the Right, Michael Gove referred to the Cambridge days of his subject in a puzzling manner. [67], The documentary How To Kill a Human Being in the Horizon series featured Portillo carrying out a survey of capital punishment methods (including undertaking some near death experiences himself), in an attempt to find an 'acceptable' form of capital punishment. During this session, Portillo declared that a future Conservative government would enhance the independence of the Bank of England and increase its accountability to Parliament, and that it would not repeal the national minimum wage.[47]. I saw this and I thought if there's one thing I do when I lose, I'm going to lose with as much dignity as I can muster and not be like this David MellorGoldsmith thing. [101], In 2018 he accepted the role as President of the Friends of the SettleCarlisle line[102] following the death of previous incumbent, Sir William McAlpine. The gossip hounds instantly tried suggesting she must be slamming MP when she was clearly just using him as an example of a male presenter (who probably wouldn't be asked about his clothing). Michael Portillo has travelled extensively over the last 13 years filming his much-loved railway series, traversing five continents and making hundreds of programmes along the way. Handsome and self-possessed, he was the object of attention; but, while he appreciated aspects of the atmosphere, he was emphatically one of the more fastidious members of college." Portillo's documentary Michael Portillo: Death of a School Friend explores how the suicide of Portillo's classmate Gary Findon affected Findon's parents, brother, music teachers, schoolteachers, classmates, and Portillo himself. It's not so much dunking on him, at least not that I thought. He is a long-serving member of the panel in the BBC Radio 4 series The Moral Maze. They climbed through the undergrowth on the mountain leading up to the secret . Presenter Michael Portillo has been famous for his colouful outfits, so where does he buy his clothes from? Tickets 17.50 (concessions 15.50,) and St George's Guildhall, King's Lynn, on Tuesday, March 21. America, to me, is this enormous contrast between the heady idealism of founding fathers such as Thomas Jefferson, who said, 'All men are created equal,' and the reality that he was himself a slave owner. Why not email him directly and ask him: michael_AT_michaelportillo_DOT_co_DOT_uk. for 'The Pyrenees with Michael Portillo', David Minchin and camera crew filming 'The Pyrenees with Michael Portillo' in the bar in Zubieta, Showing Michael Portillo around the Basque village of Zubieta in the Western Pyrenees, See my blog on Zubieta and values within the Basque culture, Hiking in the Pyrenees stunning scenery and ancient Basque traditions, The Basque Language Onomatopoeias and other Idiosyncrasies. Meat Loaf's retort to Prince Andrew: 'I don't give a s*** who you are! Ex-politician turned TV presenter, and unexpected fashion icon, Michael Portillo has explained how he and his wife Carolyn Eadie, who will celebrate 40 years of marriage together next month, have purchased a property in Andalucia. Not having sufficient time to canvass the views of my lesbian friends on this subject, I did manage to get through to a gay pal on his mobile on an InterCity train. "If we are going to save a generation of young people," he wrote recently, "our children must know they will face bad consequences for criminal behaviour. Or even a pink shirt combined with a blue jacket. So VCM made fun of it, then it became a running gag. When it comes to sartorial splendour, 'Great Railway Journeys' host Michael Portillo has an eye for colour. The Joaldunak: protagonists of the Basque pagan carnival of Zubieta and Ituren. [68] He made a second Horizon documentary, titled How Violent Are You?, broadcast on 12 May 2009. [69], In 2008, Portillo made a documentary as part of the BBC Headroom campaign, which explored mental health issues. Light Green Nylon Body and Knitted Sleeves - Please note: This garment is currently out of stock and we are in the process of trying to source some more. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. Graphic designer Gareth Peate said: "It struck me that Michael often chose jackets, trousers and shirts that mirrored the livery of the major train companies. 5 reasons to watch 'Great American Railroad Journeys'. "I like to tell people that I am colour blind and dress in the dark, but the real reason is that I enjoy doing the unexpected and (I hope) making people laugh.". Portillo acknowledged that "ambiguity is unattractive"[38] and his opponents within the party later used Portillo's apparent equivocation as an example of his indecisiveness; "I appeared happy to wound but afraid to strike: a dishonourable position. They were reduced to 7.99 and 6.99 respectively. [66] Between 2002 and 2007, he presented a discussion series called Dinner with Portillo on BBC Four, in which political and social questions were explored by Portillo and his seven guests over a four-course meal. In Episode 15, available on iPlayer for the next 29 . Former British Government Cabinet Minister turned broadcaster Michael Portillo embarks upon a journey of self-discovery as he walks stretches of the Pyrenees mountain range between Spain and France. Peter Tatchell, as ever, is absolutely clear on the answer. [37] However, when a poll in The Observer on the weekend before the election showed that Portillo held only a three-point lead in his hitherto-safe seat,[39] Portillo asked Cooper, who oversaw the party's internal polling, to reassure him that it was wrong; Cooper was unable to and Portillo began to think that he might lose. Michael Portillo - Etsy Check out our michael portillo selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. [96] He is President of DEBRA, a British charity working on behalf of people with epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a genetic skin blistering condition. It's not all about the trains though that is obviously a huge part of it. Because of Eadie's cancer operation, they never felt the bliss of being parents. So, where does Michael get his clothes from? JavaScript is disabled. My Profile My Preferences My Mates. By Sally McDonald. A former member of the Conservative Party, he was Member of Parliament (MP) for Enfield Southgate from 1984 to 1997 and Kensington and Chelsea from 1999 to 2005. "But I was in general very captivated with Australian history and I hope that Australians of every background will feel that we have attempted to tell it straight.". Gassing Station | TV, Film, Video Streaming & Radio | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff, 1998 to 2023 Pistonheads Holdco Limited, All Rights Reserved, PistonHeads is a registered trademark of CarGurus Ireland Limited, Pistonheads Holdco Limited, c/o Legalinx Limited, 3rd Floor, 207 Regent St, London W1B 3HH, United Kingdom. Not a fan of his jackets, but I love Railway Journeys. 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