Rob Bell's Bridges That Built London

Season 1 Episode 3: Westminster Bridge

Oct 04, 2021 NR 1h 7.6

As London and Britain grew wealthier, the pressure for a second bridge in the capital became irresistible. Financed by private capital, lotteries and grants, Westminster Bridge was built between 1739 and 1750 under the supervision of Swiss...

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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