Synopsis

Documentary in which Andrew Marr looks at how people live in five of the world's biggest megacities: London, Dhaka, Tokyo, Mexico City and Shanghai.

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Eating and Sleeping in a Slum | Andrew Marr's Mega Cities

BBC One | 2011 | 4'23''

Andrew Marr talks to a family about their experiences of living in a slum.

Living in Dhaka's Slums | Andrew Marr's Mega Cities

BBC One | 2011 | 4'01''

Andrew Marr visits Dhaka's slums and investigates their organised layout and social structure.

Loneliness in Tokyo | Andrew Marr's Mega Cities

BBC One | 2011 | 3'41''

Andrew Marr talks to Tokyo residents about isolation and reclusiveness.

Rural to Urban Mass Migration | Andrew Marr's Mega Cities

BBC One | 2011 | 3'30''

Shanghai continues to grow and develop with mass migration of people from rural environments to the city.

Shanghai Demolition | Andrew Marr's Mega Cities

BBC One | 2011 | 4'43''

Andrew Marr investigates demolition in Shanghai and talks to a family who are losing their home and being relocated.

Skyscrapers and Tourism | Andrew Marr's Mega Cities

BBC One | 2011 | 4'59''

Andrew Marr investigates the construction of London skyscraper the Shard.

Tokyo's population Problem | Andrew Marr's Mega Cities

BBC One | 2011 | 3'33''

Andrew Marr visits a new type of space conscious housing in Tokyo.

Unplanned Mexico City | Andrew Marr's Mega Cities

BBC One | 2011 | 2'51''

Andrew Marr explores the vast and contrasting urban experience of Mexico City.

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01: Living in the City | Andrew Marr’s Mega Cities

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