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- Status: Ended
- First Aired: April 24, 2009
- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 4
- Networks: BBC Two
- Genres: Documentary
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English Heritage(2009)
Overview
An observational documentary series made over four years, following four stories of properties whose conservation falls under the guardianship of English Heritage and its controversial chief executive, Simon Thurley.
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No imageSeason 1
4 episodes • 2009
Season 1
4 episodes • 2009
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Very Grand Design | Apr 24, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Romancing the Stone | May 1, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Queen, Her Lover and His Castle | May 8, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Full Steam Ahead | May 15, 2009 | 0.0 |
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