Synopsis
Andrew Marr goes on a journey through a day in the life of Britain as seen from the skies.
- Programme: Britain from Above
- Episode: 01: 24 Hour Britain
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2008
- Geography | Urban change and regeneration
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