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Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores London, the ultimate 'city of villages', including a new breed of urban villages like Crouch End and Walthamstow.
Archaeologist Ben Robinson explores London, the ultimate 'city of villages'. Despite many rural settlements like Hornsey and Dagenham being swallowed up by the expanding capital, Hampstead residents successfully fought to preserve their village heritage. And in recent years, Londoners have created a new breed of urban villages like Crouch End and Walthamstow.
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London's urban village: Walthamstow
Duration: 01:37
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Preview: London's 'villages'
Duration: 01:10
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Ben Robinson |
| Producer | Andy Richards |
| Series Producer | Diana Hare |
| Executive Producer | Tony Parker |
Broadcasts
Mon 26 Nov 201819:30BBC One London- Wed 6 Feb 201919:30
- Thu 7 Feb 201902:30
Fri 14 Jun 201919:00BBC Two except Scotland- Tue 22 Oct 201919:30
- Wed 18 Aug 202119:30
- Thu 19 Aug 202101:20
- Mon 11 Apr 202219:00
- Tue 12 Apr 202202:00
- Fri 19 Aug 202219:00BBC One London & London HD only
- Sun 9 Nov 202519:30
- Mon 10 Nov 202502:45
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