Britain from Above

2008NR8.1

A documentary series in which broadcaster Andrew Marr journeys across Britain, revealing the habits, rhythms and secrets of British life, visible only from a bird's-eye view.

Episodes:

Episode 1 24 Hour Britain

1. 24 Hour Britain

Aired: Aug 10, 2008

In this first edition, the broadcaster takes note of how the supply-and-deman...

Episode 2 The City

2. The City

Aired: Aug 10, 2008

Examines the way London has transformed in the past 200 years, focusing on ho...

Episode 3 Man-Made Britain

3. Man-Made Britain

Aired: Aug 17, 2008

In East Anglia, Andrew Marr flies 10,000 feet above ground to locate a patchw...

Episode 4 The Land

4. The Land

Aired: Aug 17, 2008

In the heat of World War Two, 300,000 'unproductive' farms were commandeered ...

Episode 5 Untamed Britain

5. Untamed Britain

Aired: Aug 24, 2008

Setting out in a microlight aircraft, Andrew Marr explores the Great Glen Fau...


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Info about Britain from Above

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Genres:Documentary