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Britain From Above

Britain From Above

Britain From Above

Britain From Above

2008 - 2008•1 season•7 episodes•~1h 0m•

★8.7(3 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

An epic journey revealing the secrets, patterns and hidden rhythms of our lives from a striking new perspective. Join host Andrew Marr as he discovers how each and every one of us is interconnecting making Britain what it is today. Britain looks very different from the skies. From a bird's eye view of the nation, its workings, cities, landscapes and peoples are revealed and re-discovered in new and extraordinary ways. Cutting edge technology allows you to see through cloud cover, navigate the landscape and witness familiar sights as never seen before.

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Main Cast

Andrew Marr

Andrew Marr

Himself - Host

Keywords

aerial photography

Did You Know?

#1

The series spans 1 season with 7 episodes in total (avg. 7 per season).

#2

Each episode runs approximately 60 minutes.

#3

Originally aired on BBC Two.

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Rating

8.7/10

Masterpiece

3 votes

TV Show Facts

Original Name:

Britain From Above

Status:

Ended

In Production:

No

Language:

English

First Episode:

8/10/2008

Last Episode:

8/24/2008

Networks:

BBC Two

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