The Channel Tunnel: 25 Years(2019)
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.
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Miniseries
2 episodes • 2019
Miniseries
2 episodes • 2019
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Building The Channel Tunnel | Feb 4, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Race to the Finish | Feb 11, 2019 | 0.0 |
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