The Architecture the Railways Built - Series 2

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Wemyss Bay

1 - Wemyss Bay

Air Date: January 19, 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.

Royal Albert Bridge

2 - Royal Albert Bridge

Air Date: January 26, 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.

Windsor

3 - Windsor

Air Date: February 2, 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.

Piccadilly Line

4 - Piccadilly Line

Air Date: February 9, 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.

Lynton

5 - Lynton

Air Date: February 16, 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.

Barrow Hill

6 - Barrow Hill

Air Date: February 23, 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.

Sheffield

7 - Sheffield

Air Date: March 2, 2021

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

Bristol

8 - Bristol

Air Date: March 9, 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.

Huddersfield

9 - Huddersfield

Air Date: March 16, 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.

Wingfield

10 - Wingfield

Air Date: March 23, 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.