Brits Who Made The Modern World(2008)
Overview
The three-part series tells the story of British architects Richard Rogers, Norman Foster, Nicholas Grimshaw, Michael Hopkins and Terry Farrell.
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Miniseries
6 episodes • 2008
Miniseries
6 episodes • 2008
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Formula One | Jun 20, 2008 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Tilting Trains | Jun 27, 2008 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Rockets | Jul 4, 2008 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Mobile Phones | Jul 25, 2008 | 0.0 |
| 5 | The Harrier | Jul 15, 2008 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Video Games | Aug 22, 2008 | 0.0 |
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