Living Legends
TV series
Living Legends
1979, English, on BBC One.
A series of six programmes about the truth behind some of the popular figures in British history.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 1979
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Captain Kidd
Aired 6 June 1979
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 19 April 1979
- Last aired
- 6 June 1979
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
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Living Legends: quick answers
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How many seasons of Living Legends are there?
Living Legends has 1 season and 6 episodes.
Is Living Legends finished?
Yes. Living Legends ended in 1979, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Living Legends on?
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What shows are like Living Legends?
If you liked Living Legends, try Biography, Top Gear, History 101.