Season 1 (2004)

Fire and Destiny
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May 7, 2004 • 1h

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

The Crowd
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May 12, 2004 • 1h

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

Water & Darkness
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May 19, 2004 • 1h

In the Victorian era London finally achieves its destiny as the heart of a world empire, but Peter Ackroyd and historical figures ...Read more