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A helicopter trip over some of Britain's extraordinary houses provides us with a glimpse into the country's deep history. From Iron Age forts to gentrified seaside pavilions, this travelogue reveals Britain's changing face through time. Written and narrated by poet Sir John Betjeman.

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Bird's Eye View (1969-71) was a series of helicopter travelogues providing breathtaking views of the British Isles. John Betjeman wrote and narrated two episodes (the other was ).

Producer Edward Mirzoeff collaborated with Betjeman again to make (1973), a study of suburbia. Contributor John Dankworth also wrote the music for Tomorrow's World.

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four Betjeman Collection

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four Betjeman Collection
Rediscover the documentaries that made Betjeman a much-loved figure on British television.

About Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four Collection programmes

Programmes are selected, in part, for their historical context and reflect the broadcast standards and attitudes of their time, which may not accord to some current Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ editorial guidelines. We aim to select programmes which can be shown in their entirety but in some cases edits are required.

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Narrator John Betjeman
Writer John Betjeman

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