Bridges That Built London
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Bridges That Built London (2020)
Rob Bell will explore the extraordinary story of four of London's most iconic bridges: London Bridge, Westminster Bridge, Tower Bridge, and Waterloo Bridge. He will uncover not just how they were built, but why they were built.
Series, 2020, Documentary, History
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Bridges That Built London - TV Showtimes
Tuesday, November 11
10:35am
Bridges That Built London ‘Westminster Bridge: A New Bridge For...’
SBS
Bridges That Built London
'Westminster Bridge: A New Bridge For A New Nation'
SBS, 10:35am, Tue, 11 Nov 2025, 55 minutes
REPEAT
As London and Britain grew wealthier, the pressure for a second bridge became irresistible. This was Westminster Bridge. Rob charts the changes in British life which made this bridge possible - a greater openness to the world (it was designed by a foreigner), and a greater sense of national self-confidence, and power. Building Westminster Bridge meant clearing slums and holding national lotteries to finance it, events which changed the look of London and sparked moral panic. Rob explores the people behind this bridge, from forgotten slum-dwellers to protesters who frequently occupy it today.
Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 2
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Bridges That Built London ‘Westminster Bridge: A New Bridge For...’
SBS HD
Bridges That Built London
'Westminster Bridge: A New Bridge For A New Nation'
SBS HD, 10:35am, Tue, 11 Nov 2025, 55 minutes
REPEAT
As London and Britain grew wealthier, the pressure for a second bridge became irresistible. This was Westminster Bridge. Rob charts the changes in British life which made this bridge possible - a greater openness to the world (it was designed by a foreigner), and a greater sense of national self-confidence, and power. Building Westminster Bridge meant clearing slums and holding national lotteries to finance it, events which changed the look of London and sparked moral panic. Rob explores the people behind this bridge, from forgotten slum-dwellers to protesters who frequently occupy it today.
Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 2
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Wednesday, November 12
10:10am
Bridges That Built London ‘Tower Bridge: The Bridge At The...’
SBS
Bridges That Built London
'Tower Bridge: The Bridge At The Centre Of The World'
SBS, 10:10am, Wed, 12 Nov 2025, 55 minutes
REPEAT
If London Bridge made London, its neighbour Tower Bridge arrived when London was the capital of a huge empire and the centre of global trade. This immense concentration of people and money made a new bridge necessary - but also made it virtually impossible to design one without disrupting the lucrative river traffic. Rob uncovers the ingenious engineering compromises which created Tower Bridge, and explores how this bridge has become entwined with the people of the east-end, the Blitz, and the end of Empire.
Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 4
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Bridges That Built London ‘Tower Bridge: The Bridge At The...’
SBS HD
Bridges That Built London
'Tower Bridge: The Bridge At The Centre Of The World'
SBS HD, 10:10am, Wed, 12 Nov 2025, 55 minutes
REPEAT
If London Bridge made London, its neighbour Tower Bridge arrived when London was the capital of a huge empire and the centre of global trade. This immense concentration of people and money made a new bridge necessary - but also made it virtually impossible to design one without disrupting the lucrative river traffic. Rob uncovers the ingenious engineering compromises which created Tower Bridge, and explores how this bridge has become entwined with the people of the east-end, the Blitz, and the end of Empire.
Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 4
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Thursday, November 13
10:10am
Bridges That Built London ‘Waterloo Bridge: The Greatest Bridge...’
SBS
Bridges That Built London
'Waterloo Bridge: The Greatest Bridge In The World'
SBS, 10:10am, Thu, 13 Nov 2025, 55 minutes
REPEAT
Rob uncovers the story of the two Waterloo Bridges, both once hailed as bridges of the future. He discovers the original Waterloo Bridge was an icon of the Industrial Revolution, built using the latest technology to cater for the incredible growth of London. But this bridge - dubbed the finest in the world - was too expensive a crossing for the impoverished inhabitants of London, and fell into disrepair. Its replacement, the current bridge, symbolised the modern world. Rob discovers the astonishing story behind this bridge - including its war-time forgotten female labour force.
Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 3
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Bridges That Built London ‘Waterloo Bridge: The Greatest Bridge...’
SBS HD
Bridges That Built London
'Waterloo Bridge: The Greatest Bridge In The World'
SBS HD, 10:10am, Thu, 13 Nov 2025, 55 minutes
REPEAT
Rob uncovers the story of the two Waterloo Bridges, both once hailed as bridges of the future. He discovers the original Waterloo Bridge was an icon of the Industrial Revolution, built using the latest technology to cater for the incredible growth of London. But this bridge - dubbed the finest in the world - was too expensive a crossing for the impoverished inhabitants of London, and fell into disrepair. Its replacement, the current bridge, symbolised the modern world. Rob discovers the astonishing story behind this bridge - including its war-time forgotten female labour force.
Series, United Kingdom, English, Documentary, History, Season 1 Episode 3
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