Show Info
- Status: Ended
- First Aired: June 20, 2011
- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 3
- Networks: BBC Two
- Genres: Documentary
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Made in Britain(2011)
Overview
Evan Davis looks at the British economy and asks what our country is good at and how it can pay its way in the world,
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Season 1
3 episodes • 2011
Season 1
3 episodes • 2011
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Jun 20, 2011 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Jun 27, 2011 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Jul 4, 2011 | 0.0 |
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