London: A Tale of Two Cities with Dan Cruickshank
Dan Cruickshank follows in the footsteps of chroniclers John Stow and John Strype to explore London in the 17th century, one of the most dramatic times in the city's history.
Dan Cruickshank follows in the footsteps of John Stow and John Strype, two of London's greatest chroniclers, to explore one of the most dramatic centuries in the history of London.
The 17th century saw London plunged into a series of devastating disasters. The Civil War, a murderous plague and the destruction that was the great fire should have seen the small medieval city all but destroyed. Yet somehow, London not only survived but emerged as one of the wealthiest and most influential cities in Europe.
Using two remarkable surveys written at either end of this momentous century, Dan discovers how a unique combination of innovation, ambition and sheer spirit of enterprise saw Londoners thrive. His journey reveals the twists and turns of a century that laid the foundations of one of the most important cities on the planet.
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Duration: 02:52
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Dan Cruickshank |
Producer | Alexandra Revill |
Director | Alexandra Revill |
Broadcasts
- Mon 11 Jun 2012 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ HD
- Tue 12 Jun 2012 03:20
- Thu 14 Jun 2012 00:00
- Thu 5 Jul 2012 23:20
- Sun 22 Jul 2012 19:00
- Wed 26 Sep 2012 22:00
- Sun 14 Jul 2013 21:00
- Mon 15 Jul 2013 03:00
- Mon 8 Dec 2014 20:00
- Tue 19 May 2015 00:25
- Mon 5 Sep 2016 21:00
- Tue 6 Sep 2016 03:00
- Wed 29 Mar 2017 21:00
- Tue 11 Feb 2020 20:00
- Wed 12 Feb 2020 02:15
- Thu 12 Sep 2024 20:00
- Fri 13 Sep 2024 02:55
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