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How We Built Britain

7.020071 seasonNRTV SeriesDocumentary

David Dimbleby tells the dramatic and heroic story of Britain's architecture - the extraordinary buildings which grew out of the experiences and beliefs of the British people and define the nation. From magnificent cathedrals to Glasgow…

ProducersBasil Comely·Julian Birkett

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
The East: A New Dawn
Jun 3, 2007
E2
The Heart of England: Living It Up
Jun 10, 2007
E3
Scotland: Towering Ambitions
Jun 20, 2007
E4
The West: Putting on the Style
Jun 27, 2007
E5
The North: Full Steam Ahead
Jul 8, 2007
E6
The South: Dreams of Tomorrow
Jul 15, 2007

Cast

David Dimbleby
David Dimbleby

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How We Built Britain has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2007.

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No — How We Built Britain ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.