
Vertical City stars architecture expert Charlie Luxton as he takes a high rise hike around the world's most iconic skyscrapers, discovering the stories of power, politics and daring design that lie behind their construction.
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Air Date: 2009-02-17
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Air Date: 2009-02-18
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Air Date: 2009-02-19
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Air Date: 2009-02-20
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Air Date: 2009-02-23
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