Tales of Television Centre
8.5
2012
1 hr 30 min
Documentary
Various actors, presenters, directors and other staff who have worked at the iconic BBC Television Centre at Shepherd's Bush in London reminisce about their time there.
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- Cast：
- Philip Glenister , Andi Peters , Janet Fielding , Jools Holland , Sarah Greene , Nerys Hughes , Peter Davison
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