3. Water & Darkness
2004 - Season 1
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.
2. The Crowd
2004 - Season 1
Historical figures recall the city's drama of crime and punishment, and its unquenchable thirst for spectacle, drink and sex.
1. Fire and Destiny
2004 - Season 1
From Boudicca's torching of the city to the Blitz raids, Ackroyd examines how London survives fire.
