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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: July 8, 1971
  • Seasons: 3
  • Episodes: 11
  • Networks: BBC One
  • Genres: Documentary
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Nairn's Journeys(1971)

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Overview

Writer and journalist Ian Nairn presents a series of travels, examining architecture and culture across Europe.

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Season 1

5 episodes • 1971

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Cuckoo Clock Country?Jul 8, 19710.0
2South to the MedJul 22, 19710.0
3With Good News from GhentJul 29, 19710.0
4Finding the FinnsAug 5, 19710.0
5Orient ExpressAug 12, 19710.0
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Season 2

3 episodes • 1975

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Football Towns: Bolton and PrestonAug 19, 19750.0
2Football Towns: Huddersfield and HalifaxAug 21, 19750.0
3Football Towns: Wolverhampton and WalsallAug 22, 19750.0
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Season 3

3 episodes • 1978

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Finding Follies: West of the PenninesAug 15, 19780.0
2Finding Follies: 'Twixt London and BristolAug 22, 19780.0
3Finding Follies: Stourhead to the CityAug 29, 19780.0

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