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- Status: Ended
- First Aired: August 2, 2005
- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 5
- Networks: BBC Two
- Genres: Documentary
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Abroad Again in Britain(2005)
Overview
Jonathan Meades gives a personal perspective of British history.
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Miniseries
5 episodes • 2005
Miniseries
5 episodes • 2005
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edinburgh Castle | Aug 2, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Cragside House | Aug 9, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Salisbury Cathedral | Aug 16, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Brighton Pavilion | Aug 23, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Portsmouth Dockyard | Aug 30, 2005 | 0.0 |
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