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World's Greatest Cities

World's Greatest Cities

A look at the steady rise of the world's greatest cities, with half the people on the planet now inhabiting these urban areas.

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A look at the steady rise of the world's greatest cities, with half the people on the planet now inhabiting these urban areas.
  • Global Cities

    Episode 1 - 50 mins
    Cities of wealth, industry and innovation like London, Tokyo, Hong Kong and New York never sleep.
  • Mega Cities

    Episode 2 - 50 mins
    Mega Cities such as Shanghai and Delhi provide a home to populations that reach over 10 million.
  • Capital Cities

    Episode 3 - 50 mins
    The heart of any nation, capital cities are often a hive of intellectual activity.
  • Port Cities

    Episode 4 - 50 mins
    Port cities bridge not only countries but continents as well and unite the global community.
  • Ancient Cities

    Episode 5 - 50 mins
    In ancient cities, religious and cultural centers have shaped the ways in which we view the world.
  • Remote Cities

    Episode 6 - 50 mins
    The world's most remote cities serve as gateways to some of the wildest places on Earth.

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