The Tube: An Underground History

The Tube: An Underground History

58 mins | Documentary | July 23, 2013

This programme looks at the origins, development and running of the London Underground "Tube" system. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of The Tube, London Underground are organising for an old Metropolitan steam loco to haul trains along the first section of line to open, the Metropolitan Railway from Paddington to Farringdon, and at Farringdon they are preparing for a royal visit by Prince Charles and Camilla.

The Tube: An Underground History

58 mins | Documentary | July 23, 2013

The Tube: An Underground History
This programme looks at the origins, development and running of the London Underground "Tube" system. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of The Tube, London Underground are organising for an old Metropolitan steam loco to haul trains along the first section of line to open, the Metropolitan Railway from Paddington to Farringdon, and at Farringdon they are preparing for a royal visit by Prince Charles and Camilla.
Producers Blast! Films, BBC
Original title The Tube: An Underground History
Directors James House
Writers

Cast

Julian Barratt

as Voiceover