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Secrets of Britain

Secrets of Britain

Description: Britain's most famous buildings and institutions are the featured attractions of this six-episode, hour-long series, revealing the past and present real-life stories of Scotland Yard, Selfridges, Her Majesty's Secret Service, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London and London Underground. The programme marks the latest UKTV acquisition from PBS International, on the strength of attracting a large following for another PBS series, `Secrets of the Manor House'.
Genre: TV series
Network: PBS
Cast: Samuel West

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