Yesterday Renews The Architecture the Railways Built

UKTV has commissioned for its factual channel Yesterday a fourth season of The Architecture the Railways Built, produced by Brown Bob.

Presented by railway historian Tim Dunn, The Architecture the Railways Built celebrates the construction feats and impressive designs of stations across Britain. They range from the Victorian Lincoln to modernist Coventry to cutting-edge, 21st-century London Bridge, as well as the medieval-inspired Knaresborough Viaduct, the underpass and coal drops in Halifax and Scarborough’s seaside Cliff Lifts.

In the series, Dunn and the crew are often given privileged access to many usually off-limits places. Locations planned for the new season include the Forth Bridge and the construction site at Dawlish Sea Wall.

Helen Nightingale, commissioning editor at UKTV, said: “I’m really pleased to be working with Brown Bob on this delightful series. The amazing access along with the impeccable research, stunning location shots and Tim’s enthusiasm for the subject matter make the series an absolute joy.”

Jacqueline Hewer, CEO of Brown Bob, said: “It’s such a privilege to be back with this absolute treat of a series. We have some incredible access lined up for series four—going behind the scenes of some of Britain’s most iconic railway structures.”

Gerald Casey, Yesterday’s channel director, added: “I love this program, and I’m delighted we’re bringing it back again for Yesterday. Tim is basically living all railway enthusiasts’ dreams as he visits these wonderful buildings and structures, uncovers their history and unashamedly shares his passion with our viewers.”