Investigating the most notorious murders ever to take place on the British railways. Nicholas Day narrates stories of the men who killed, of the police who hunted them, and of the victims, who were left behind. From the files of Scotland Yard and the Railways Police, this is the history of blood on the tracks of Britain. … [Read more...] about Railway Murders
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Hornby: A Model World
Based at the company's HQ in Kent, Hornby: A Model World is a nostalgic look at the world's most famous modelling company, home to Hornby Railways as well as the Corgi, Airfix and Scalextric brands. With multiple new product launches, the immersive series documents the ups and downs of trying to get these much-loved collector's pieces to their customers on time and on budget, … [Read more...] about Hornby: A Model World
Secrets of the London Underground
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 explore abandoned tunnels, secret bunkers and hidden staircases that have been concealed from public view for years. They will use … [Read more...] about Secrets of the London Underground
The Buildings That Fought Hitler
Rob Bell presents an eight-part series on the defences that Britain put in place in 1940 to defend the country against the very real threat of a Nazi invasion. Over 6,000 structures were built, repurposed or requisitioned. This series looks at just some of the buildings that were designed to fight Hitler. … [Read more...] about The Buildings That Fought Hitler
Secrets of the Transport Museum
Brooklands Museum is home to the most important pieces of motorsport and aviation history in the world. From the first ever purpose-built racing circuit and the cars that broke land-speed records on it, to an extraordinary collection of airplanes spanning over 100 years of aeronautical innovation - this place has it all. But it's a constant battle to keep the engines humming … [Read more...] about Secrets of the Transport Museum
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