BBC: Peter Ackroyd “London”
BBC: Peter Ackroyd on London.
“London” is a 2004 three-part BBC history documentary series about the history of London, presented by Peter Ackroyd. The series made a visual trope of, as Ackroyd walked around London or was sitting in his study, the persons of famous and anonymous historical figures would fade in and out and act their testimonies.
Duration : 0:1:35
Iain Sinclair on “London: City Of Disappearances” pt3
Inteview in which the author and psychogeographer strolls though Abney Park cemetary in Stoke Newington. www.bbc.co.uk … iain_sinclair psycho_geography author culture london
Duration : 0:2:52
BBC clip ‘Building Britain’ featuring Lloyd’s
The clip is from a program called ‘Building Britain’ by writer, broadcaster and novelist Peter Ackroyd who presents his unique perspective on how London will look in the 21st century. The clip also features an interview with former Lloyd’s employee and regular Lloyd’s tour guide, Martin Leach.
Duration : 0:4:33
