Series synopsis
World's Busiest Cities is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on August 30, 2017. It ended on September 20, 2017.
Dan Snow, Anita Rani and Ade Adepitan reveal the hidden systems and armies of people running some of the greatest cities on earth.
Premise
Dan Snow, Anita Rani and Ade Adepitan reveal the hidden systems and armies of people running some of the greatest cities on earth.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | August 30, 2017 | September 20, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hong Kong This time, the team are in Hong Kong, where space is at a premium and real estate is the most expensive in the world. Ade heads into the high rises to find people living in tiny spaces no larger than a cupboard. |
August 30, 2017 |
| 2 |
Mexico City Dan Snow, Anita Rani and Ade Adepitan are in Mexico City, uncovering the hidden systems and armies of people that help run it. Anita discovers how they are trying to stop this megacity from drowning in its own waste. |
September 6, 2017 |
| 3 |
Moscow Dan Snow, Anita Rani and Ade Adepitan go behind the scenes to reveal the hidden systems and armies of people running Moscow – a city forged by power and politics. |
September 13, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 30, 2017 |
| Last aired | September 20, 2017 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |