Synopsis
Andrew Marr explores the vast and contrasting urban experience of Mexico City.
- Programme: Andrew Marr's Mega Cities
- Episode: Living in the City
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2011
- Geography | Urban environments | Settlement in urban areas | Settlement types
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