Show Info
- Status: Ended
- First Aired: May 18, 2000
- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 6
- Networks: BBC Two
- Genres: Documentary
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Don't Look Down(2000)
Overview
Design expert Kevin McCloud secures breathtaking vantage points from which to view impressive feats of architecture as he scales some of Britain's highest structures.
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6 episodes • 2000
Miniseries
6 episodes • 2000
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Forth Bridge | May 18, 2000 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Salisbury Cathedral | May 25, 2000 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope | Jun 1, 2000 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Lloyds Building | Jun 8, 2000 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Erno Goldfinger's Trellick Tower | Jun 15, 2000 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The Anglican Cathedral | Jun 22, 2000 | 0.0 |
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