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The Secret Life of the Airport

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Series charting the development of Britain's airports and how they have transformed the country, in the process creating both freedom and fear

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The Secret Life of the Airport - Joining the Jet Set

Series following the rise of our airports. The jet age sees Heathrow itself become a tourist attraction, and life as an air hostess is as glamorous as can be.

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The Secret Life of the Airport - Preparing for Take Off

Series charting the development of Britain's airports, starting from glamorous beginnings in Croydon, where passengers were weighed along with their luggage.

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The Secret Life of the Airport - The Final Approach

Series exploring the development of Britain's airports. From Nimbys to climate protesters, hijackers to terrorists: how the airport has come under attack.

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