Documentary

English Heritage

An observational documentary series made over four years, following four stories of properties whose conservation falls under the guardianship of English Heritage and its controversial chief executive, Simon Thurley.

Loading countdown...
PlaylistOverviewCreditsWatchReviewsSeasonsImagesVideosRecommendationsSimilar

Created By

Status

Ended

Original Name

English Heritage

First Air Date

April 24, 2009

Last Air Date

May 15, 2009

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Language

English

Production Companies

Oxford Film and Television

Networks

BBC Two

Full Steam Ahead
S01E04

Full Steam Ahead

The restoration of London's King's Cross is the biggest infrastructure project in Europe. On one side stands Clare Brady, English Heritage case officer, who is trying to preserve fragments of the Grade I-listed station's historic past. On the other is Roger Madelin, chief executive of the developer Argent, and Network Rail architect John McAslan, who argue their case in favour of sleek modernity. Whose preferences will come out on top?

View Episodes