Documentary
London is a 2004 three-part BBC history documentary series about the history of London, presented by Peter Ackroyd.
From Boudicca's torching of the city to the Blitz raids, Ackroyd examines how London survives fire.
Historical figures recall the city's drama of crime and punishment, and its unquenchable thirst for spectacle, drink and sex.
In the Victorian era London finally achieves its destiny as the heart of a world empire, but Peter Ackroyd and historical figures expose the city's rotten underbelly.
Himself - Presenter

Henry Fielding

Tacitus

Christopher Wren

Stephen Spender

T.S. Eliot

Ned Ward


Dr Xand Van Tulleken and Raksha Dave investigate the Great Smog of 1952 - the deadliest environmental disaster ever recorded and one of the world's worst peacetime catastrophes. Lasting just over four days, the Great Smog plunged London into a terrifyingly murky gloom - the acrid pollution seeping into homes, leaving Londoners gasping for breath, shutting down transport and emergency services, and overwhelming hospitals and undertakers alike.

Notorious London: A City Tour dips into various regions and eras of London's past to give you a multifaceted look at this remarkable metropolis. From the destruction of St. Paul's Cathedral and the dark history of the Tower of London to the chaos of World War II, and beyond, these stories bring London to life across the centuries and illuminate the darker corners of a complex city.
An ordinary night bus has been kitted out with cameras for this series, witnessing the funny, surprising and sometimes moving interaction between passengers after dark. From late night revellers and tourists visiting the West End to shift-workers leaving home at first light, the series will provide an intimate portrait of London at night and the round-the-clock efforts made by drivers and support staff to keep the night bus working for London.
Samuel Pepys

Casanova

Joseph Conrad

Henry Moore

Thomas de Quincey