Public service broadcasting at its best, from the Beeb (BBC). Choicest short film clips from the series embedded in future posts as and when i get the chance to watch them.
Andrew Marr takes to the skies exploring Britain from above.
An epic journey revealing the secrets, patterns and hidden rhythms of our lives from a striking new perspective.
Join host Andrew Marr as he discovers how each and every one of us is interconnecting making Britain what it is today.
Britain looks very different from the skies. From a bird’s eye view of the nation, its workings, cities, landscapes and peoples are revealed and re-discovered in new and extraordinary ways.
Cutting edge technology allows you to see through cloud cover, navigate the landscape and witness familiar sights as never seen before.
In a landmark series of documentaries - filmed in High Definition - spanning BBC One, Two and Four Britain from Above will change the way you see the nation forever.
— Source: BBC - Britain From Above - About
What is Britain from Above and how can I see it?
It’s a series for the BBC happening on television, online with an accompanying book and DVD. Britain from Above airs on Sunday August 10 at 9pm on BBC One and then switching over at 10pm on BBC Two. It will air for three weeks concluding on Sunday August 21. Get more details here including when it’s available on iPlayer.
What’s happening online?
This site will feature all the content from the series as short films in the Stories section. There is also exclusive video for the web in the Rewinds section and Behind the Scenes. You can also see more aerial images by going to Photography.
— Source: BBC - Britain From Above - FAQs
