The Channel Tunnel: 25 Years
tv show
2 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired February 04, 2019
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Overview
The Channel Tunnel stands as an engineering triumph and a testament to what can be achieved when two nations, Britain and France put aside their historic differences and work together. On the 25th anniversary of its opening, we reflect on what it took to build the longest undersea tunnel ever constructed.
Race to the Finish
Season 1 - Episode 2 - 1h 45m
Air Date
February 11, 2019
Overview
On 1 December 1990, 40 meters under the seabed, British and French tunnellers broke through the final section. Eleven tunnellers had perished over the course of construction. Over the years, tunnel use increased and freight costs declined - a huge success for both nations' economies.