← The Architecture the Railways Built

Series 2

10 episodes · 2021

  1. 1Wemyss Bay

    19 Jan 2021

    Tim Dunn visits Weymss Bay Station in Inverclyde - an architectural gem. He also explores the engineering marvel that is Blackfriars station in central London.

  2. 2Royal Albert Bridge

    26 Jan 2021

    Tim Dunn visits the Royal Albert Bridge and finds out how it was constructed. He also visits Wolverhampton to learn about the history of its train stations, old and new.

  3. 3Windsor

    02 Feb 2021

    Tim Dunn is in Windsor to find out how two rail companies fought to be first to get to Queen Victoria. He also explores the stunning Connel Bridge in the Scottish Highlands.

  4. 4Piccadilly Line

    09 Feb 2021

    Tim Dunn is in London exploring the striking stations of the Piccadilly Line's northern extension. Tim also takes a look at Causey Arch in County Durham.

  5. 5Lynton

    16 Feb 2021

    Tim Dunn rides on a funicular railway powered by water. Also, how an abandoned Victorian railway tunnel in Northamptonshire is being transformed into a racetrack.

  6. 6Barrow Hill

    23 Feb 2021

    Tim explores the last working roundhouse in the UK - Barrow Hill in Derbyshire. Tim also visits Bath, a city renowned for its Georgian architecture.

  7. 7Sheffield

    02 Mar 2021

    Tim visits Sheffield station which been reinvented for the 21st century. He also helps to restore the Bennerley Viaduct in the Erewash valley.

  8. 8Bristol

    09 Mar 2021

    Tim Dunn goes behind the scenes at Bristol Temple Meads, a Grade 1 listed station, and is given special access to Brunel's old Tudor station and boardroom.

  9. 9Huddersfield

    16 Mar 2021

    Tim Dunn explores Huddersfield's Grade I listed station and examines the station's clock, and visits Cologne's magnificent Hohenzollern Bridge in Germany.

  10. 10Wingfieldfinale

    23 Mar 2021

    Tim Dunn explores Wingfield, one of the oldest surviving railways and uncovers the longest brick viaduct in the UK, the Welland Viaduct in Northamptonshire.