Synopsis
Griff starts his search for the greatest cities in the Big Apple. Some grand public - and private initiative buildings illustrate the city and its (especially super-rich) citizens' typical ambition, often bordering on or becoming megalomania. New York still has the world's largest concentration of skyscrapers, various of which where interned as then world's highest. Even vendor spot licenses illustrate how expensive Cirty surfaces are. Griff joins window-cleaners to get the eerie feel of descending the Empire State Building.
- Programme: The Greatest Cities In The World
- Episode: 1: New York
- Channel: ITV
- Broadcast year: 2008
- Geography
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