Synopsis
This week he takes a trip to Liverpool, and looks at the history of Liverpool FC, Joseph Williamson's Tunnels, Liverpool Playhouse and Liverpool port history.
- Programme: Hart-Davis on History
- Episode: 12: Liverpool
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 1999
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