Episodes

1. Fire and Destiny

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

2. The Crowd

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

3. Water & Darkness

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.

Overview

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

Details

Genres

Documentary

Language

EN

First Air Date

2004-05-07

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Available On

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Cast

Peter Ackroyd

Jim Carter

Derek Jacobi

Michael Feast

Alex Jennings

Tom Hollander

Chris Langham

Philip Jackson

Toby Stephens

Ronan Vibert