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Days That Shook the BBC with David Dimbleby

Days That Shook the BBC with David Dimbleby

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Days That Shook the BBC with David Dimbleby

2022- 2022

1 Seasons

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David Dimbleby goes behind the scenes to investigate major controversies that have affected the BBC and its viewers over the last sixty years.

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Showrunner: Denys Blakeway

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