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David Dimbleby

How We Built Britain: Episode 2: The Heart of England: Living It Up

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How We Built Britain

Episode 2

Episode 2: The Heart of England: Living It Up

The Heart of England: Living It Up

BBC Two - How We Built Britain, The Heart of England: Living It Up

Dimbleby explores the great country houses of the reign of Elizabeth I.

David Dimbleby goes on an architectural tour of Britain, exploring the great country houses of the reign of Elizabeth I.

David Dimbleby journeys through Britain, and through 1,000 years of our history, to discover the buildings that have made us who we are. 

Dimbleby explores the great country houses of the reign of Elizabeth I. He reveals the exquisite forest of chimneys on the roof of Burghley House, decodes the riddle of the mysterious Triangular Lodge, explores priest holes, knot gardens, a hunting lodge and Shakespeare's schoolroom, ending his journey in a rare Puritan chapel.

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BBC Two is a TV channel that started broadcasting on the 20th April 1964.

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BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

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David Dimbleby discovers the buildings that have made the nation what it is.

David Dimbleby journeys through Britain, and through 1,000 years of its history, to discover the buildings that made the nation what it is.

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