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Nightmare in the City that Never Sleeps

Today New York is America's greatest city. But 30 years ago this summer, they couldn't even keep the lights on. A blackout plunged seven million people into darkness. Then the nightmare began. Anarchy exploded on the streets: thousands of shops were looted, whole neighbourhoods were burned, it seemed the civilisation of the city had come to an end.

English
  • Originally Aired March 8, 2007
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code b0074ths
  • Network BBC
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Name Type Role
Sue MacGregor Guest Star
John Blystone Director