London

2004 · Documentary · 1 Season · 3 Episodes · 10.0

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

Episodes

E11. Fire and Destiny60m · 2004-05-07From Boudicca's torching of the city to the Blitz raids, Ackroyd examines how London survives fire.E22. The Crowd60m · 2004-05-12Historical figures recall the city's drama of crime and punishment, and its unquenchable thirst for spectacle, drink and sex.E33. Water & Darkness60m · 2004-05-19In 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.

Cast

Himself - Presenter

Christopher Wren

Stephen Spender

Thomas de Quincey