Inside the Tube: Going Underground
Granted special access to the secret workings of the Tube, and with the aid of the London Underground staff who know it best, engineer Rob Bell discovers the fascinating hidden history of how London's iconic metro was built.
Cast
Seasons & Episodes
E1The World's First Deep Tube Line
Apr 3, 2017
Rob explores the construction of the world's first deep Tube Line known today as the Northern Line, which runs 36 miles through London and connects the boroughs north and south of the Thames. 700,000 passengers rely on it every day.
E2The Busiest Line in Britain
Apr 10, 2017
The Central Line is the artery that travels across the heart of London. At 46 miles, it is the longest of all tube lines. But as Rob discovers, it is a line constantly battling it's Victorian legacy.
E3The World's First Underground
Apr 17, 2017
London's Metropolitan Line was the world's first underground railway, and is still used by 70 million passengers each year.
E4The First Modern Tube Line
Apr 24, 2017
The Piccadilly Line is famed for its glamorous stops, but Rob Bell discovers how it also changed public transport as we know it.
Storyline
Granted special access to the secret workings of the Tube, and with the aid of the London Underground staff who know it best, engineer Rob Bell discovers the fascinating hidden history of how London's iconic metro was built.
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