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The Tube: An Underground History(2013)
Status: Released
Date: 2013-07-23
72%
3 Votes
Time: 0h 58m
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
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Movie: The Tube: An Underground History
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Julian Barratt
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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.
Release Date
2013-07-23
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7.2
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English
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