Hidden London Hangouts Season 7, Episode 12: Lambeth North

Exploring South Kentish Town Disused Tube Station

In this first episode, they explore South Kentish Town, a short lived underground station that was reused as a civilian war-time shelter before becoming a ventilation point.

37 min

Elephant & Castle, the Two-Halved Tube Station

In this episode, Alex Siddy and Chris explore the two halves of Elephant & Castle tube station to uncover the secret disused spaces that lie behind closed doors.

30 min

The Lost Tunnels of Finsbury Park

In this episode, the team are given special night access to Finsbury Park to track walk the disused tunnels of the Great Northern and City line; and to discover the ingenious ways in which they were used to upgrade the Piccadilly line during the construction of the Victoria line.

48 min

Unlocking Baker Street, the 160-year-old Underground Station

In this episode, the team are handed the keys of Baker Street, which opened on 10 January 1863. They explore the secrets of its 160 years of history, starting from its Metropolitan line origins and the development of the Bakerloo line, all the way to the complex interchange station of today. Featuring photos, diagrams and posters from the Museum's collection.

46 min

Warren Street, the Station with Many Names and Faces

In this episode, the team burrow into the history and the hidden spaces of Warren Street, a station with several names and faces.

22 min

The Hidden Gallery at Marble Arch Station

In this episode, the team explore the history of Marble Arch station and discover some hidden disused spaces - with posters!

30 min

Alperton Station, the Sleeping Giant

In this episode, the team explore Alperton, a Charles Holden station that was originally part of the District line - complete with a hidden wooden escalator!

52 min

Mornington Crescent: The Antedote to Panel Stations

In this episode, the team head to a classic Leslie Green station that was refurbished in the 1990s before becoming the icon of the Radio 4 panel game - I'm sorry I haven't got a clue.

35 min

Goodge Street: Shopping, stairs and surprises

In this episode, Alex and Chris explore Goodge Street, a station that has changed its name and its appearance and has secret worlds above it and beneath.

Gloucester Road: Forgotten spaces and historic features

In this episode the team visit a very old Underground station dating back to 1868, to explore the many changes to its design and appearance. Along the way they discover a wealth of forgotten spaces, historic features in plain-sight and learn about the latest artwork to be displayed at this stylish station.

44 min

Tottenham Court Road

In this episode, the team explore the history of Tottenham Court Road station, starting from its humble beginning on the Central London Railway in 1900 all the way to the modern Elizabeth line station of today.

29 min