Secrets of the London Underground (2021)
Railway historian Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway from the London Transport Museum explore hidden areas of the London Underground that—despite being just feet away from where millions of people regularly travel—hardly anyone knows about. The pair will explore abandoned tunnels, secret bunkers and hidden staircases that have been concealed from public view for years.
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Episode 1 - Charing Cross and Kennington
Release Date: 2022-05-05Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway make their way over and explore the disused Jubilee line areas of Charing Cross station, which is now more famous as a film location.
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Episode 2 - Waterloo & City and Mark Lane
Release Date: 2022-05-12Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway go off and discover the hidden world of the Waterloo and City. This is the only line that is entirely underground.
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Episode 3 - King William Street and Knightsbridge
Release Date: 2022-05-19Tim and Siddy visit King William Street, the earliest disused station on the deep tube. Siddy also sees new life breathed into Knightsbridge’s long-abandoned lifts.
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Episode 4 - Brompton Road and St Pauls
Release Date: 2022-05-26Tim and Siddy walk the Piccadilly line at night to explore the hidden World War 2 remains of Brompton Road. Siddy reveals the unexpected wartime use for St Pauls.
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Episode 5 - London Bridge and Ongar
Release Date: 2022-06-02Tim and Siddy explore the disused parts of London Bridge. Siddy visits Ongar in Essex, and nearby Blake Hall which, at the end, served less than 20 passengers a day.
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Episode 6 - King’s Cross and Marlborough Road
Release Date: 2022-06-09Tim and Siddy explore Kings Cross St Pancras, including a secret siding and the disused Thameslink station. Siddy also discovers long lost Marlborough Road station.
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Episode 7 - Elizabeth Line and Angel
Release Date: 2022-06-16Tim and Siddy explore the brand new Elizabeth Line – and have access to 2 of its stations weeks before the line opens. Siddy also explores the disused parts of Angel.
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Episode 8 - Quainton Road and Kingsway
Release Date: 2022-06-23Tim and Siddy visit Quainton Road in rural Buckinghamshire, 50 miles from central London – and once on the underground. Siddy also explores Kingsway tramway tunnel.
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Episode 9 - Greenwich and Notting Hill
Release Date: 2022-06-30Tim and Siddy visit the cathedral-like Greenwich Power Station, which stands ready to power the tube at short notice. Siddy visits hidden parts of Notting Hill Gate.
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Episode 10 - Baker Street and Edgware Road Signal Cabin
Release Date: 2022-07-07Tim and Siddy explore the tube station with the most platforms, Baker Street. Siddy visits the disused Edgware Road Signal Cabin with its very last operator.