Tim and Siddy reveal the incredible story of the Thames Tunnel – the first successful tunnel built under a major body of water anywhere in the world. It was built by Brunel and his father – and not originally intended for trains - but today links Rotherhithe and Wapping stations. Tim hears about the incredible engineering that made the tunnel possible – as well as the many failed attempts to get it right, including a major flood. Siddy walks the tracks in search of evidence of the tunnel’s original construction, revealing a series of striking arches.
In Lambeth North, Siddy explores this classic Leslie Green station, one of the least used in zone 1. But it has a significant history as a shelter during the Second World War, and as a training base for London Transport workers, especially women drafted in to work on the tube during the war.
Title | Secrets of the London Underground - Season 4 Episode 5 Thames Tunnel and Lambeth North |
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Year | 2023 |
Genre | Documentary |
Country | United Kingdom |
Studio | U&Yesterday |
Cast | Tim Dunn, Sigurbjörg Alma Ingólfsdóttir |
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Alternative Titles | |
Keyword | subway |
First Air Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
Last Air date | Sep 05, 2023 |
Season | 4 Season |
Episode | 26 Episode |
Runtime | 44:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 7.50/ 10 by 4.00 users |
Popularity | 6.056 |
Language | English |