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1 online resource (streaming video file) (54 min. 6 sec.) ; 328130039 bytes |
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According to geographer and host Nicholas Crane, "we live in one of the most urbanised countries on earth. By 2030 a staggering 92 percent of us will be living the urban life."But while congested cities sprawl across the country, they are not the only way to live. Smaller than a city, more intimate, and more surprising, this four-part series celebrates the forgotten world of the town.Episode 1: LudlowIn the first episode, Nicholas travels to the town of Ludlow. An English market town on the Welsh border, Ludlow is small, landlocked and remote. Yet it has more listed buildings than anywhere else its size in Britain; not one, but two Michelin-starred restaurants; and a fairytale castle which was once the capital of Wales.A trip in a Gyrocopter sees Nicholas rewarded with spectacular 360 degree views of the town. But he cannot help wondering how such a cut-off town came to be packed with so many treasures, and asks whether it really is as perfect as it first appears. (From the UK) (Documentary Series) (Part 1 of 4) CC |
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Broadcast 2011-11-11 at 19:30:00 |
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Classification: G |
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Adventure and adventurers.
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Castles.
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Cities and towns -- Social life and customs.
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Meat industry and trade.
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Unemployment -- Psychological aspects.
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Urbanization.
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England -- Ludlow.
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Streaming video
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Clarke, Steven, director
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Crane, Nicholas, host
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