How We Built Britain
This lavish BBC series examines the history of the extraordinary buildings which grew out of the experiences and beliefs of the British people and defined the nation. David Dimbleby takes us on a tour of the wonderful buildings, relates fascinating stories about their inhabitants and social history and asks: can architecture really make a difference to our quality of life?
Year: 2007
Genre: Documentaries, Special Editions, Historical, Architectures
Country: UK
Director: Jonty Claypole
Starring: David Dimbleby
Duration: 352 Minutes
Rating: PG
8.4/10
Location in store: Documentary (Architectures)
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