The BEST episodes written by Philip Smith

#1 - The Great San Francisco Earthquake

Channel 4 (UK) Documentaries - Season 2006 - Episode 23

In April 1906, San Francisco was destroyed by earthquake and fire. Thousands were killed, and tens of thousands were left homeless. But three years later the city had been rebuilt. This film looks at the destruction and rebirth of San Francisco, and how this great natural disaster became a part of American folklore. Here is a spectacular and highly emotional account of this unforgettable event.