London

London is a 2004 three-part BBC history documentary series about the history of London, presented by Peter Ackroyd. Boudicca, Great Fire of London, Blitz, Riots, Peasants' Revolt, Gordon Riots Sewers, River Thames, London Bridge, Springheeled Jack The series made a visual trope of, as Ackroyd walked around London or was sitting in his study, the persons of famous and anonymous historical figures would fade in and out and act their testimonies. Th... more

Air date of first episode:

  • May 7, 2004

Air date of final episode:

  • May 2004

Number of episodes:

  • 3

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