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Personal reflections on the best of 20th-century architecture in Britain

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Series 4 6. Alton Estate

6. Alton Estate

First transmitted in 1996, architect Sir Richard Rogers praises the Alton Housing Estate in Roehampton, south London.

Duration: 9 mins First broadcast: 24 Aug 1997

Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Dec 2037)

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Series 4 7. Willis Corroon

7. Willis Corroon

First transmitted in 1996, architect Zaha Hadid looks at the Willis Corroon building in the centre of Ipswich, Suffolk.

Duration: 9 mins First broadcast: 3 Jul 1996

Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Dec 2037)

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Series 4 4. Humber Bridge

4. Humber Bridge

First transmitted in 1996, the poet Simon Armitage finds inspiration in the Humber Bridge.

Duration: 9 mins First broadcast: 10 Jun 1996

Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Dec 2037)

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Series 4 3. Hauer-King House

3. Hauer-King House

First transmitted in 1996, architect Will Alsop visits an unconventional private house built with glass walls.

Duration: 10 mins First broadcast: 3 Jun 1996

Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Dec 2037)

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Series 4 2. The Worsley Medical Building

2. The Worsley Medical Building

First transmitted in 1996, Damien Hirst revisits the Worsley Medical Building in Leeds.

Duration: 9 mins First broadcast: 20 May 1996

Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Dec 2037)

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Series 4 1. Canary Wharf

1. Canary Wharf

First transmitted in 1996, Jools Holland's love of panoramic views takes him to Britain's then tallest tower, Canary Wharf in London.

Duration: 10 mins First broadcast: 13 May 1996

Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Dec 2037)

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