London is a 2004 three-part BBC history documentary series about the history of London, presented by Peter Ackroyd.
London (Season 1)
Fire and Destiny (Episode 1)
Air date: 2004-05-07
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: From Boudicca's torching of the city to the Blitz raids, Ackroyd examines how London survives fire.
The Crowd (Episode 2)
Air date: 2004-05-12
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Historical figures recall the city's drama of crime and punishment, and its unquenchable thirst for spectacle, drink and sex.
Water & Darkness (Episode 3)
Air date: 2004-05-19
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: 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.