Rob Bell's Bridges That Built London

Season 1 Episode 2: Tower Bridge: The Bridge at the Centre of the World

Jan 13, 2021 NR 1h 7.7

In the second episode, Rob focuses on the story of London's Tower Bridge, looking closely at he bridge's ingenious engineering, and how this bridge has become entwined with the people of the east-end, the Blitz, and the end of Empire.

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Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 London Bridge

1. London Bridge

Aired: Jan 5, 2021

In the first episode, Rob focuses on the original, and for 17 centuries the o...

Episode 2 Tower Bridge: The Bridge at the Centre of the World

2. Tower Bridge: The Bridge at the Centre of the World

Aired: Jan 12, 2021

In the second episode, Rob focuses on the story of London's Tower Bridge, loo...

Episode 3 Westminster Bridge

3. Westminster Bridge

Aired: Oct 4, 2021

As London and Britain grew wealthier, the pressure for a second bridge in the...

Episode 4 Waterloo Bridge

4. Waterloo Bridge

Aired: Oct 11, 2021

Rob uncovers the story of the two Waterloo Bridges, both once hailed as bridg...

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Info about Rob Bell's Bridges That Built London

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: Channel 5

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres: Documentary