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4 Extra Debut. Philip Sweeney explores the Paris Metro’s history. In 1900, Parisians worry construction will ruin the City of Lights. From 2000.

Since the inauguration of its first line in 1900, the Paris Metro has occupied a place in the city's culture, history and mythology.

Philip Sweeney five-part series travels the Metro to explore the city's love affair with the underground past and present.

With the construction of the system many Parisians warned that it would ruin the City Of Lights for ever.

Producer: Sara Davies

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in May 2000.

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15 minutes

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Monday 09:30

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