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London

2004-05-07 · 60 min / episode · ★ 10.0

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

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Peter AckroydHimself - Presenter
Jim CarterJim CarterHenry Fielding
Derek JacobiDerek JacobiTacitus
Michael FeastMichael FeastChristopher Wren
Alex JenningsAlex JenningsStephen Spender
Tom HollanderTom HollanderT.S. Eliot
Chris LanghamChris LanghamNed Ward
Philip JacksonPhilip JacksonSamuel Pepys
Toby StephensToby StephensCasanova
Ronan VibertRonan VibertJoseph Conrad
John WoodvineJohn WoodvineHenry Moore
Jack ShepherdJack ShepherdThomas de Quincey
Don WarringtonDon WarringtonIgnatius Sancho
Timothy WestTimothy WestHenry Mayhew
Danielle ReesDanielle ReesCharlie Meyer
John SimmJohn SimmFriedrich Engels
Anton LesserAnton LesserCharles Dickens
Philip MadocPhilip MadocGeoffrey of Monmouth
Tim Pigott-SmithTim Pigott-SmithJohn Evelyn
Amanda RootAmanda RootCharlotte Bronte

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