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Rob Bell's Bridges That Built London

London Bridge (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Documentary
In the first episode, Rob focuses on the original, and for 17 centuries the only bridge across the Thames, London Bridge. Rob explores the multiple versions of this bridge over the centuries and charts how each has shaped Britain's capital...See moreIn the first episode, Rob focuses on the original, and for 17 centuries the only bridge across the Thames, London Bridge. Rob explores the multiple versions of this bridge over the centuries and charts how each has shaped Britain's capital city, from the Romans who used it to control southern England, to the astonishing and raucous medieval bridge, designed by priests, inhabited by hundreds, and financed and managed by City merchants. See less
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Director
Tim Dowse
Producer
Tim Dowse (producer)
Cinematographers
Tim Dowse (filmed by) | Craig Hastings (director of photography)
Editor
Dave Clark
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Status
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Updated Jan 6, 2021
Release date
Jan 6, 2021 (United Kingdom)

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7 cast members
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Rob Bell
Self - Presenter Self - Presenter   See fewer
Rob Bell's Bridges That Built London (2021)
Ed Livett primary photo
Ed Livett
Self - Thames Waterman Self - Thames Waterman   See fewer
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Jane Sidell primary photo
Jane Sidell
Self - Archaeologist Self - Archaeologist   See fewer
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Sue Threader
Self - Medieval Bridge Expert Self - Medieval Bridge Expert   See fewer
Rob Bell's Bridges That Built London (2021)
Dorian Gerhold primary photo
Dorian Gerhold
Self - Historian Self - Historian   See fewer
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David Bartle primary photo
David Bartle
Self - Archivist, Worshipful Company of Haberdashers Self - Archivist, Worshipful Company of Haberdashers   See fewer
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Bob Prentice primary photo
Bob Prentice
Self - Thames Waterman Self - Thames Waterman   See fewer
Rob Bell's Bridges That Built London (2021)
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