London

May. 07,2004      
Rating:
7.6
Trailer Synopsis

London is a 2004 three-part BBC history documentary series about the history of London, presented by Peter Ackroyd.

Seasons & Episode

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Seasons 1 : 2004

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3 Episode

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Episode 1 - Fire and Destiny
May. 07,2004

From Boudicca's torching of the city to the Blitz raids, Ackroyd examines how London survives fire.

Episode 2 - The Crowd
May. 12,2004

Historical figures recall the city's drama of crime and punishment, and its unquenchable thirst for spectacle, drink and sex.

Episode 3 - Water & Darkness
May. 19,2004

In the Victorian era London finally achieves its destiny as the heart of a world empire, but Peter Ackroyd and historical figures expose the city's rotten underbelly.

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