London: 2,000 Years of History

Season 1

Historians Dan Jones and Dr Suzannah Lipscomb and engineer Rob Bell explore how London faced daring invasions, catastrophic fires and deadly plague. Also, how it grew from a small Roman trading post, to the capital of the British Empire, and ultimately to the thriving mega-city we know today.

Where to Watch Season 1

BBC Select Apple Tv channelSubscription

4 Episodes

Episode 1
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Episode 1Dan Jones discovers the ruins of Roman Londinium.
Episode 2
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Episode 2Dr Suzannah Lipscomb is granted access to view artefacts from Henry VIII's pleasure palace.
Episode 3
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Episode 3The hosts arrive as the Great Fire almost wipes the city out.
Episode 4
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Episode 4As the team reaches the 20th century, Dan Jones heads in search of the origins of London's vast suburbia, then explores how Crossrail will propel the capital into the future.