Motorway
Hannah takes a drive to the National Highways control centre for the UK’s busiest motorway to meet the team that keep the motorways running 24/7.
Britain's 2,300 miles of motorway are the backbone of the country, and without them, it'd probably all grind to a halt.
Hannah takes a drive to the National Highways control centre for the UK’s busiest motorway to meet the team that keep these super-roads running 24/7. And she discovers how a mathematician with a passion for wild swimming, a Formula One legend and a 1960s road-sign revolution created the modern motorway.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Hannah Fry |
| Director | Lyndon Bruce |
| Production Manager | Sam Breslin |
| Executive Producer | Eileen Inkson |
| Executive Producer | Paul Overton |
Broadcasts
- Wed 30 Apr 2025 20:00
- Sat 3 May 2025 18:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two England & HD only
- Tue 6 May 2025 23:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two Wales HD & Wales only
- Tue 13 May 2025 08:00
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