Chris Nix
Himself
Hidden London Hangouts (2020)
Season 2
Your favourite Hidden London experts are back for another season of Hidden London Hangouts, uncovering London transport's best kept secrets and more.
Released April 4, 2020
Episode 45 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: tmdb.london-underground, tmdb.trains, tmdb.hidden-london
Production Companies: London Transport Museum
Network: YouTube
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S2E1 - King William Street
Your favourite Hidden London experts are back for a second season of Hangouts. This week they focused on King William Street, which has the honour of being the first disused Tube station in London. And for the first time, thanks to easing of restrictions, the team could go out on location!
Sept. 5, 2020, midnight
S2E2 - A Night on the Tiles
This week the team give you a eye witness guide to the tiles adorning Tube stations across London. They also pay a visit to our Museum Depot, a transport treasure trove in Acton Town.
Sept. 12, 2020, midnight
S2E3 - Routemaster
The Routemaster is arguably the most recognisable London icon. This week, Alex, Chris, Laura and Siddy explore the history of the world famous and much loved big red bus, in this special episode of Hidden London Hangouts.
Sept. 19, 2020, midnight
S2E4 - Brompton Road
In this episode the team give you a sneak peek into Bromtpon Road, one of the disused stations you can explore in our popular Hidden London virtual tours
Sept. 26, 2020, midnight
S2E5 - Johnston
London’s timeless lettering – the Johnston typeface – was created over a century ago for London Underground by Edward Johnston and since its introduction it has come to represent not just transport but the idea of London itself. Find out all about this iconic typeface in this episode of Hidden London Hangouts.
Oct. 3, 2020, midnight
S2E6 - Hyde Park Corner
All aboard as the Hidden London Hangouts team head to Hyde Park Corner station. The original Leslie Green designed station opened in December 1906, and you can in fact still see the ox blood coloured tiles today. The building's use changed when escalators replaced the lifts in May 1932 and it is now one of the few stations which has no associated buildings above ground.
Oct. 10, 2020, midnight
S2E7 - Also Known As
What's in a (Tube station) name? In this episode of Hidden London Hangouts, Chris Nix quizzes Alex, Laura and Siddy on the stories and secrets behind the names of Underground stations.
Oct. 17, 2020, midnight
S2E8 - Aldwych: a deeper dig
Think you know everything about Aldwych station? Think again! The team dig deeper into the history of the disused station formerly known as Strand.
Oct. 24, 2020, midnight
S2E9 - Ghost stations
Things get spooky in this Halloween special where the team explore haunted Underground stations.
Oct. 31, 2020, midnight
S2E10 - Trafalgar Square
Let the team transport you to the really hidden part of Charing Cross station...Trafalgar Square.
Nov. 7, 2020, midnight
S2E11 - Kingsway's tram tunnel
Dive into another episode of Hangouts with your favourite team of experts as they venture down the tram tunnel at Kingsway. Get a glimpse behind the scenes of one of the three sites we explore in our newest Hidden London virtual tour, Holborn (Kingsway).
Nov. 14, 2020, midnight
S2E12 - Island Tubes
The whole team is back this week for a special episode about the much-loved 1938 Stock trains still running on the Isle of Wight - but not for much longer...
Nov. 21, 2020, midnight
S2E13 - Moquette: a second sitting
We just can't get enough of moquette, and we know our fans love it too, so the team is bringing you another episode all about the iconic transport fabric, with a special guest from Camira Fabrics!
Nov. 28, 2020, midnight
S2E14 - The secret life of posters
The team look at some of the most iconic posters in our collection and give you a sneak peek into our art and posters store at the Museum Depot, where we hold the majority of our world-class collection of transport posters and original artworks.
Dec. 5, 2020, midnight
S2E15 - Holborn
The team is feeling festive in this episode of Hangouts, all about the lesser-known disused platforms at Holborn station with lots of pictures, archival photos and exclusive footage.
Dec. 12, 2020, midnight
S2E16 - A Night at the Museum
The team take a look behind the ropes at normally inaccessible vehicles on display at the Museum. The Hangouts foursome are joined by special guests who help to uncover fascinating stories about our heritage vehicles and the people who travelled on them.
Dec. 19, 2020, midnight
S2E17 - Christmas
The team take a look at how London Transport celebrated Christmas during wartime and in peace. We also find out what was under their Christmas trees this year!
Dec. 26, 2020, midnight
S2E18 - The Great Exhibition
In the final episode of Season 2, the team are on location in their spiritual home: the award-winning Hidden London exhibition in the Global Gallery at London Transport Museum. The team share their favourite parts of the exhibition and give a sneaky preview of what lies ahead in Season 3 of the Hidden London Hangouts.
Jan. 2, 2021, midnight
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45 min/ep
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