
Britain's Park Story
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Overview
The British invented them for the world, and they have been described as 'the lungs of the city - historian Dan Cruickshank reveals the history of our public parks.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
60 min
Release Date
2010-08-02
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Dan Cruickshank
Himself - Presenter
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