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Light Fantastic

Light Fantastic

Description: Simon Schaffer presents a series exploring man's fascination with light.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2004
Number of episodes: 4
First episode air date: December 1, 2004
Presented By: Simon Schaffer
Network: BBC Four
Genre: Documentary
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