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Brits Who Made The Modern World

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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: June 20, 2008
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 6
  • Networks: 5
  • Genres: Documentary
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Brits Who Made The Modern World(2008)

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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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6 episodes • 2008

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Formula OneJun 20, 20080.0
2Tilting TrainsJun 27, 20080.0
3RocketsJul 4, 20080.0
4Mobile PhonesJul 25, 20080.0
5The HarrierJul 15, 20080.0
6Video GamesAug 22, 20080.0

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