Comics Britannia(2007)
Overview
Comics Britannia is a three-part documentary series from BBC Four which started on 10 September 2007. It was then repeated on BBC Two starting on 19 July 2008. The series looks at the history of the British comic and is also the centre of a Comics Britannia season.
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Season 1
3 episodes • 2007
Season 1
3 episodes • 2007
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Fun Factory | Sep 10, 2007 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Boys and Girls | Sep 17, 2007 | 0.0 |
| 3 | X-Rated: Anarchy In The UK | Sep 24, 2007 | 0.0 |
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