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From Leeds into Scotland
First transmitted in 1972, Ian Nairn travels by rail to complete his series of journeys, as dramatic landscapes and deserted stations feature on the line to Edinburgh.
First transmitted in 1972, Ian Nairn travels by rail to complete his series of journeys, contemplating the mix of architectural triumphs and calamities as he passes dramatic landscapes and deserted stations on the way to Edinburgh.
The final journey follows the railway out of Leeds on the Settle-Carlisle rail link. Nairn branches off along the now abandoned rail route to Edinburgh to look at areas that may well have had their lifeline severed.
Last on
Mon 1 Oct 199019:35
BBC Two except East & South East
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The Carlisle Market Place
Duration: 01:16
Post-War Architecture Collection
This programme is part a collection of BBC programmes examining the triumphs and failures of post-war architecture.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Ian Nairn |
| Producer | Barry Bevins |
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