Why It's Impossible To Cool Down London Underground | The Tube | Spark

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Published 2018-12-05
The underground network is in the grip of a heatwave and with the average temperature on the tube being 10 degrees higher than outside, emergency services need to be called.

Summer 2002 was no easy feat for the people working on the tube, making sure day to day workings of the underground ran as smoothly as possible. From strikes to repairs, to world records, join us as we get to know the unsung heroes of the Tube.

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All Comments (20)
  • @TimAndMonty
    There is something wonderful and hypnotic about this show. I really enjoy the format, music, and narration. Nothing more peaceful. Spark has licensed some excellent content for our viewing pleasure. Thumbs up! Keep up the good work.
  • @Xevose
    I like Brian seems like the kinda supervisor whos strict and expect his employees to do their jobs properly as every boss should but he also seems like hes a very kind and understanding supervsor he wont put up with shit but he will understand his employees needs and woes and thats how a boss should be
  • @diamondpiks
    How amazing that they would send an employee with her to make sure she’s safe
  • @user-yg2up4lg3r
    I live in the US. I don't even know why I'm watching this at 1am.
  • @nktigger99
    Wow...sending someone home with her to make sure she gets home safely...that just doesn’t happen much anymore. Thank you for keeping others safe.
  • @trapfethen
    Let me get this strait. A lady passed out on the tube. The station manager checked on her himself, made sure she was okay, phoned her place of work to tell them she should be going home, AND sent an employee with her to make sure she made it okay. Meanwhile here in american we don't have guaranteed sick days, paid time off, or affordable healthcare. Freaking incredible.
  • @jakeso7737
    Past14:23 did he just say he should be taken away and shot?! Bit harsh 🤣
  • @gorillaau
    People... drink more water in the hot weather. At least carry it with you in case.
  • @xenofalcon
    "You alright love" is the usual protocol, Nah its matey now
  • It's Celsius in the UK. Just use Celsius. I understand Fahrenheit but why not just use the proper measure? Other than that fantastic show! :)
  • @bradleyharrisYT
    Love watching documentaries from this time. So much has changed. The fact that there's no one with their head buried in a mobile phone is so strange to watch by someone who has never experienced a world like this.
  • @jumpcircle1574
    17:52 London Underground are planning to offer more talented buskers licenses. We don’t think Bob Marley will be one of them 😂
  • @merrymermaid
    i was about a month old when this was filmed, now i’m 17 tImE fLIeS
  • @EVILBUNNY28
    I love the Underground staff. They are truly amazing. I caught a train from Reading to Paddington last Saturday, in the hopes to travel on to Canada Water, but I was told that half the tube was shut (I was on one of the new Purple Crossrail/Elizabeth Line trains). So I got off at East Acton and went the long way round to Canada Water. Trouble was, this was the first time I've ever been through East Acton and there's no ticket barriers so I ended up just hoping straight onto the tub from my train. By the time I got to Canada Water I explained my story and how I should get at, the guy just let me out. It was a genuine mistake and he understood. He saved me the £6.50 fare for a "lost ticket" and just explained that next time I have to leave the station and walk back through the ticket barriers with my Oyster.
  • @lkrnpk
    2002: ''London Underground loses half a million pounds in a week due to fare evasion. 80% of that from people under 30, 80% of that from Geoff Marshall alone''
  • @allewis86
    "Now you've stood up you're getting the colour back to your head" - as a nurse this has made my day, thanks for the chuckle
  • London Underground staff are amazing the way they helped that women that passed out