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Abroad in Britain

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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: October 29, 1990
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 5
  • Networks: BBC Two
  • Genres: Documentary
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Abroad in Britain(1990)

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Overview

Series in which Jonathan Meades considers unusual homes or architecture around Britain.

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5 episodes • 1990

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Severn HeavenOct 29, 19900.0
2Right is WrongNov 5, 19900.0
3House AhoyNov 12, 19900.0
4Brick and MortarsNov 26, 19900.0
5In Search of BohemiaDec 3, 19900.0

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