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London is a 2004 three-part BBC history documentary series about the history of London, presented by Peter Ackroyd.
Genre:Documentary
Network:BBC Two
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Season 1

  • Fire and Destiny
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    Fire and Destiny

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/7/2004

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

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  • The Crowd
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    The Crowd

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/12/2004

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

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  • Water & Darkness
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    Water & Darkness

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/19/2004

    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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