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Hidden London Hangouts — Storyline

Each week, join Chris Nix, Siddy Holloway and Laura Hilton-Brown from the Museum’s Hidden London team and host Alex Grundon as they explore the secret and mysterious spaces of London’s transport system. In series 1, the team focus on the different sites in the Hidden London tour programme, sharing historical titbits that are revealed on the tours as well as the behind the scenes processes they go through to make the tours such as success. In series 2 and 3, the team turn their hands to a huge number of various transport topics such as moquette, tiling, Johnston type face, posters and much, much more!

Cast & Crew

• Starring: Chris Nix, Alex Grundon, Laura Hilton-Brown

Hidden London Hangouts — Series Details

Hidden London Hangouts — Episode Guide

Season 1

• E1: Aldwych (2020-04-04) — Join our brand new Hidden London Hangouts to discover the secrets of the Underground with the Museum's Assistant Director Chris Nix, Laura Hilton Brown and Siddy Holloway from the
• E2: Charing Cross (2020-04-11) — In this episode our expert team takes you behind the scenes at Charing Cross station. Explore the station’s history and find out how it came to be used as a filming location for po
• E3: Clapham South deep-level shelter (2020-04-18) — In this episode our expert team takes you behind the scenes at Clapham South deep-level shelter. Hear about some of the extraordinary stories of those who sheltered here from the S
• E4: Down Street (2020-04-25) — In episode 4, Alex Grundon and the Hidden London team explore the secret world of Down Street station and how it became covertly transformed into the Railway Executive Committee's
• E5: 55 Broadway (2020-05-02) — The team go up instead of down in this episode, and explore London's first skyscraper, 55 Broadway. As London Underground’s iconic headquarters, this building was considered radica
• E6: Euston (2020-05-09) — The London Transport Museum's Hidden London team turn their attention to Euston station in episode 6. From its humble beginnings on the corner of Melton and Drummond Streets, to it
• E7: Moquette (2020-05-16) — A slight change of direction for this episode, as the team focus on the marvellous world of moquette! You’ll get the chance to hear from designers from two high-profile design stud
• E8: Highgate (2020-05-23) — Ready to head into the wilderness? In this episode of Hidden London Hangouts, the team venture to Highgate station in north London. Planned to be a bustling interchange as part of
• E9: Piccadilly Circus (2020-05-30) — It's time to venture into the Heart of London as the Hidden London team talk about Piccadilly Circus, one of the finest examples of subterranean architecture on the Underground wit
• E10: Moorgate (2020-06-06) — In episode 10, the Hidden London Hangouts team are venturing into Moorgate station, one of London's first Underground stations. The station originally opened in 1865 as Moorgate St
• E11: Season End (2020-06-13) — This episode is the last in series one of our Hidden London Hangouts! In this episode, Chris, Laura, Siddy and Alex recount their favourite moments over the past 10 weeks, from rea

Season 2

• E1: King William Street (2020-09-05) — Your favourite Hidden London experts are back for a second season of Hangouts. This week they focused on King William Street, which has the honour of being the first disused Tube s
• E2: A Night on the Tiles (2020-09-12) — This week the team give you a eye witness guide to the tiles adorning Tube stations across London. They also pay a visit to our Museum Depot, a transport treasure trove in Acton To
• E3: Routemaster (2020-09-19) — The Routemaster is arguably the most recognisable London icon. This week, Alex, Chris, Laura and Siddy explore the history of the world famous and much loved big red bus, in this s
• E4: Brompton Road (2020-09-26) — In this episode the team give you a sneak peek into Bromtpon Road, one of the disused stations you can explore in our popular Hidden London virtual tours
• E5: Johnston (2020-10-03) — London’s timeless lettering – the Johnston typeface – was created over a century ago for London Underground by Edward Johnston and since its introduction it has come to represent n
• E6: Hyde Park Corner (2020-10-10) — All aboard as the Hidden London Hangouts team head to Hyde Park Corner station. The original Leslie Green designed station opened in December 1906, and you can in fact still see t
• E7: Also Known As (2020-10-17) — What's in a (Tube station) name? In this episode of Hidden London Hangouts, Chris Nix quizzes Alex, Laura and Siddy on the stories and secrets behind the names of Underground stati
• E8: Aldwych: a deeper dig (2020-10-24) — Think you know everything about Aldwych station? Think again! The team dig deeper into the history of the disused station formerly known as Strand.
• E9: Ghost stations (2020-10-31) — Things get spooky in this Halloween special where the team explore haunted Underground stations.
• E10: Trafalgar Square (2020-11-07) — Let the team transport you to the really hidden part of Charing Cross station…Trafalgar Square.
• E11: Kingsway's tram tunnel (2020-11-14) — Dive into another episode of Hangouts with your favourite team of experts as they venture down the tram tunnel at Kingsway. Get a glimpse behind the scenes of one of the three site
• E12: Island Tubes (2020-11-21) — The whole team is back this week for a special episode about the much-loved 1938 Stock trains still running on the Isle of Wight – but not for much longer…
• E13: Moquette: a second sitting (2020-11-28) — We just can't get enough of moquette, and we know our fans love it too, so the team is bringing you another episode all about the iconic transport fabric, with a special guest from
• E14: The secret life of posters (2020-12-05) — The team look at some of the most iconic posters in our collection and give you a sneak peek into our art and posters store at the Museum Depot, where we hold the majority of our w
• E15: Holborn (2020-12-12) — The team is feeling festive in this episode of Hangouts, all about the lesser-known disused platforms at Holborn station with lots of pictures, archival photos and exclusive footag
• E16: A Night at the Museum (2020-12-19) — The team take a look behind the ropes at normally inaccessible vehicles on display at the Museum. The Hangouts foursome are joined by special guests who help to uncover fascinating
• E17: Christmas (2020-12-26) — The team take a look at how London Transport celebrated Christmas during wartime and in peace. We also find out what was under their Christmas trees this year!
• E18: The Great Exhibition (2021-01-02) — In the final episode of Season 2, the team are on location in their spiritual home: the award-winning Hidden London exhibition in the Global Gallery at London Transport Museum. The

Season 3

• E1: Piccadilly Circus: a deeper dig (2021-01-09) — The Hangouts team return for a brand new season and revisit a fan favourite of Season 1 – Piccadilly Circus. Join the team as they take Alex on location for his first chance to tak
• E2: Lords (2021-01-16) — The team share the history of Lords station, formerly known as St John's Wood Road, part of the Metropolitan Railway. Siddy and Chris also take you on location at our Acton Depot f
• E3: Signs (2021-01-23) — Your favourite foursome are back on location at the Acton Depot to tell you all about the iconic London Underground's signs.
• E4: Oxford Circus (2021-01-30) — The team explore one of London's busiest stations, Oxford Circus. This station is familiar to anyone who has ever visited London but hides a secret history of two stations that bec
• E5: London to New York Special (2021-02-06) — In this very special episode, the Hangouts foursome (virtually) travelled to New York to meet the team at the New York Transit Museum. Join them to explore the history of New York'
• E6: Underground Art (2021-02-13) — The team explore the secrets of the Museum Depot's fabulous art store. They share their favourite art and discover that gorgeous artwork is just the first step of making a classic
• E7: Metroland (2021-02-20) — Escape to the country with the team in this episode exploring the suburban area known as Metro-land.
• E8: Marlborough Road (2021-02-27) — The team reveal elusive disused station of the Metropolitan line that has been hiding in plain sight for 82 years.
• E9: Holloway Road (2021-03-06) — The team uncover the secrets of Holloway Road station.
• E10: Tottenham Court Road (2021-03-13) — Did you know that Tottenham Court Road station used to be called Oxford Street station? Find out all about the history of this central London station.
• E11: Mail Rail (2021-03-20) — In this episode, the Hangouts foursome are joined by special guest Chris Taft, Head of Collection at the Postal Museum. Find out all about the Mail Rail.
• E12: Whitechapel (2021-03-27) — Ever heard of St Mary's station? Later known as Whitechapel Road, this short-lived station was located between Whitechapel and Aldgate East on the District and Metropolitan lines.
• E13: York Road (2021-04-03) — The awesome foursome celebrate the Hangouts' first birthday with a special episode packed with exclusive on-site footage and stunning photographs from the Museum's collection. Find
• E14: Anniversary (2021-04-18) — The team look back at their favourite moments from the three seasons of Hidden London Hangouts, to celebrate the series' first birthday.
• E15: Marylebone (2021-04-24) — Follow the team on location to discover the secrets of Marylebone station.
• E16: Edgware Road (2021-05-01) — Go behind the scenes at Edgware Road station with the team and special guest Signal Instructor Charley Monroe who showed us around the signalling cabin 'adopted' by the Museum when
• E17: Tube Maps (2021-05-08) — The team explore the history of Underground maps from the early days of the Metropolitan Railway to the revolutionary diagrammatic map by Harry Beck. They also give you a sneak pee
• E18: Notting Hill Gate (2021-05-15) — The Hangouts foursome are back out on the system to explore a very old station that has been rebuilt many times in its life. The team reveal the secrets of hidden passageways not o
• E19: Museum Reopening (2021-05-22) — This week the team explore London Transport Museum as it reopens to the public, meet Hangout fans in person and talk to TfL Commissioner Andy Byford to find out where he would like
• E20: Kennington station and Kennington Loop (2021-05-29) — Join the team as they explore the hidden, disused and secret gems of Kennington station and ride the Kennington loop.
• E21: Leicester Square (2021-06-05) — The team explore the hidden and disused spaces of Leicester Square station, and discover original tiles and ingeniously reused lift shafts.
• E22: Swiss Cottage (2021-06-12) — Follow the team behind the scenes at Swiss Cottage station.
• E23: Hampstead (2021-06-19) — This week the team visit the deepest station on the London Underground and go behind the scenes to uncover surprising hidden features.
• E24: Arsenal (2021-06-26) — The team explore Arsenal station, formerly known as Gillsepie Road, one of the London's shallowest Tube stations.
• E25: Knightsbridge Pt.1 (2021-07-03) — The team visit Knightbridge station for the first of two episodes exploring this evolving station and its beautiful original features. Part two will explore the changes being made
• E26: Knightsbridge Pt.2 (2021-07-10) — The team return to Knightsbridge to see how the original station is being adapted to bring step-free access to the modern Tube and reveal the surprising place that one of the origi
• E27: Green Park Mosaic Tunnel (2021-07-17) — What's the story behind the mosaic tunnel at Green Park station? Join the Hangouts Fab Four to find out.
• E28: King's Cross light tunnel (2021-07-24) — This is the final episode of Hidden London Hangouts Series 3! Join the team as they talk about the wonderful architecture of King's Cross light tunnel (affectionately known as the
• E29: Swanage Summer Special (2021-07-31) — This week the team are on holiday, but Chris and Alex invite you to join them by the sea to discover a train that served London and has now retired to Swanage Railway. They spend a
• E30: 007: 483 Your Eyes Only (2021-08-07) — This week the team head off on a Summer Special mission to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway to see Class 483 unit 007 officially become part of the Steam Railway Museum's collection

Season 4

• E1: London To Swanage (2021-08-14) — The Hangouts team head to the Swanage Railway in Dorset, for the opening show of Season 4. In a privileged trip behind the scenes they meet some of the amazing people who run the r
• E2: Supermodels (2021-08-21) — The team explore the Underground stations modelled in LEGO recently exhibited at London Transport Museum's Depot at Acton Town. LEGO modeller Ben Apps joins the team to reveal so
• E3: London Bridge (2021-08-28) — In this epic episode the team go behind the scenes of the Northern line at London Bridge to explore the original tunnels of the City and South London Railway. Along the way they re
• E4: Imberbus 2021 (2021-09-04) — The team visit the village of Imber to discover the unlikely location for an incredible London bus service that happens once a year to raise funds for charity. Expect plenty of lau
• E5: Embankment (2021-09-11) — In this bumper episode the team explore a station with many names and faces built in the river Thames. Inside, they discover lost passageways, art, civil defence measures and a lov
• E6: Northern line Extension: A first look (2021-09-18) — The team gained access to the new Battersea Power Station and Nine Elms stations before they opened to the public on 20 September 2021, to give you a first look at the Northern lin
• E7: Wood Lane (2021-09-25) — Join the team in West London to visit a station that used to appear twice on the map only to disappear altogether and eventually come back!
• E8: London Bridge Pt. 2 (2021-10-02) — In this episode the Hangouts team return to London Bridge station to explore secrets of the Jubilee line hidden in plain sight. Admire the station's influential architecture and di
• E9: Knightsbridge Tiles (2021-10-09) — The team return to Knightsbridge station to see the original tiles being removed and to witness the attempt to remove two maker's tiles intact. These historic tiles will soon be av
• E10: Island Line New 484 Trains (2021-10-30) — The team travel to the Isle of Wight to see the latest trains to carry on the tradition of London Underground rolling stocking being upgraded to serve the Island line. Join us for
• E11: Driving The Routemaster (2021-11-06) — Hidden London Hangouts fan Annesley Abercorn invites the team to drive his Routemaster RM357. With special guest appearance by Leon Daniels OBE, Chair of London Bus Museum.
• E12: Tanks and Buses: Serving the Front Line (2021-11-13) — The team visit The Tank Museum at Bovington to meet Curator David Willey and explore the surprising shared DNA between some early tanks and London buses.
• E13: Elizabeth line: Farringdon (2021-11-20) — In this episode the team go behind the doors of Farringdon station for the first of a series of exclusive trips to the beautiful new Elizabeth line stations whilst they are being c
• E14: Elizabeth line: Paddington (2021-11-27) — The team explore the bright, beautiful new Elizabeth line station at Paddington. A station box design with stunning views and clever design features.
• E15: Elizabeth line: Tottenham Court Road (2021-12-04) — The team head to the edge of Soho to explore the stunning new Elizabeth line station at Tottenham Court Road. Join them to discover the ways this station reflects the multiple iden
• E16: Christmas at London Transport Museum (2021-12-11) — In this episode the team get into the festive mood with a look at Christmas at London Transport Museum and other European transport museums. Special guest Laura Mullins, the Museum
• E17: Island line cab view: Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin (2021-12-18) — In this episode the team share all of the cab view footage shot from the front of 484002 for S4E10: Island line New 484 trains. Enjoy this special view of the journey from Ryde Pi
• E18: Angel at Christmas (2021-12-25) — In this episode the team give Alex the Christmas present he's always wanted – a visit to the disused areas of Angel station. Explore this time-capsule from the 1990s and discover w

Season 5

• E1: King's Cross St Pancras (2022-02-05) — The Hangouts team return for a new series with a visit to one of the oldest stations on the Underground, to discover a wealth of disused and reused hidden spaces.
• E2: Elizabeth line: Canary Wharf (2022-02-12) — The team go behind the gates of the new Elizabeth line station at Canary Wharf, only hours after the official handover, and explore the brand new station as TfL staff take over its
• E3: Bank Station Capacity Upgrade (2022-02-19) — In this special episode, the team share footage of the Bank Capacity Upgrade Project and discuss the incredible work to modernise this complex station, set to reopen in mid-May 202
• E4: Taking the last Class 484 to the Island Line (2022-02-26) — In this episode the team follow the journey of the last 484 unit to the Island Line on the Isle of Wight. 484005 is the last of the converted ex London Underground D78 trains to ar
• E5: St Paul's (2022-03-05) — In this episode the team explore a station on the Central line that has moved, changed its name and acted as a bunker during the Second World War. Behind the grime, they discover e
• E6: Elizabeth Line Trial Operations (2022-03-19) — In this special episode the Hangouts team take part in the Trial Operations of the Elizabeth line. They take a ride on the new trains, meet fans of the show, and transport historia
• E7: Elizabeth line: Whitechapel (2022-03-26) — In this episode, the team take you behind closed doors to see how this Victorian station, first opened in 1876, has been transformed to become an interchange for the new Elizabeth
• E8: Elizabeth line: Liverpool Street (2022-04-02) — The team head to the Elizabeth line once again, this time to explore Liverpool Street, a station so expanded it now joins with a neighbouring station. They unpack the features that
• E9: Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway (2022-04-09) — Join the team for a holiday trip to the seaside as they visit the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. Situated on the south coast and known as "Kent's Mainline in Miniature", this
• E10: Shepherd's Bush (2022-04-16) — In this episode the team explore behind the scenes of the original western terminus of the Central London Railway – Shepherd's Bush. Join Chris, Siddy and Alex as they discover a m
• E11: Oval (2022-05-07) — In this episode, the Hangouts team go in to bat at Oval, exploring behind the scenes of the original City and South London Railway station. They discover fabulous tilework and artw
• E12: Bank Project Update and King William Street (2022-05-14) — The team return to Bank/ Monument station to see the new southbound Northern line platforms just days before they open to passengers. Chris, Siddy and Laura visit as guests of Prog
• E13: Elizabeth line: The ultimate premiere (2022-05-21) — In this episode the team travel against the clock on a new Elizabeth line train with some of the design team Paul Marchant, Emma Sewell and Harriet Wallace. They are joined in the
• E14: Elizabeth line opening day special (2022-05-28) — In this episode, the team are joined by Museum Director Sam Mullins to explore the Elizabeth line on its opening day (24 May 2022). Along the way they meet fans and talk to TfL Com
• E15: South Kensington (2022-06-04) — In this episode, the team are reunited at South Kensington station for a unique opportunity to explore the former lift shafts during the period of closure for escalator replacemen
• E16: Ruislip (2022-06-11) — In this episode the team revisit Metroland to discover how a new station transformed a small village in Middlesex into a commuter and leisure destination. Chris and Alex explore a
• E17: Charing Cross: Making the station tour (2022-06-25) — The team revisit Charing Cross station to share some of the disused spaces that can be seen on our Hidden London tour. They reveal some of the things that make this popular tour po
• E18: Stockwell (2022-07-09) — Chris and Siddy visit Stockwell to explore the hidden layers of a station that's changed many times since it was first built in 1890. Along the way the team discover original stati
• E19: City Road (2022-07-16) — The team (minus Siddy) visit City Road, between Angel and Old Street, which had a very short life as a working station but has served the community in different ways throughout the
• E20: West Ashfield (2022-07-23) — Alex and Chris explore an Underground station closed to the public, West Ashfield, as they take you inside London Underground's training facility at Ashfield House. They also take
• E21: Elizabeth line: Bond Street, The Ultimate Preview (2022-07-30) — In the last episode of Series 5, the team visit the Elizabeth line station at Bond Street during construction and explore a magnificent cavernous station being built moments away f

Season 6

• E1: Elizabeth line: Driver Number One (2022-10-08) — The team return with Series 6 and take us on a trip in the cab of an Elizabeth line class 345 train. Chris and Alex are the guests of Emma Knowles, driver of the first train on the
• E2: North End (Bull and Bush) (2022-10-15) — The team celebrate the 100th episode of the Hidden London Hangouts by visiting the legendary hidden station of North End also known as Bull and Bush. We explore the remains of the
• E3: Elizabeth line: West to East Driver's Eye Exclusive (2022-10-22) — In this episode the team board their own special train to see the driver’s view from the cab as a Class 345 train travels from Westbourne Park to Gidea Park. This is what through r
• E4: Elizabeth line: Driver's Cab from Gidea Park to Liverpool Street (2022-11-05) — The team share a special Hidden London Hangup episode recorded live for our Patreons. Special guest Keith Valla, Driver Team Manager for the Elizabeth line joins Chris, Laura and A
• E5: Archway (2022-11-12) — Chris and Alex discover a hidden gem at Archway and explore the astonishing disused passageways of a station that has seen many changes since it was first built. Meanwhile Siddy an
• E6: Whitechapel's Bell (2022-11-19) — In this one of a kind episode the Hangouts team visit South Stoke in Oxfordshire to follow up on a viewer's offer to learn more about bells after our episode on Whitechapel

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• E7: Mark Lane (2022-11-26) — The Hangouts team get their torches out to visit Mark Lane, a lost station on the District line that had many names in its life. In the dark and dust they reveal its secrets and di
• E8: Secrets of Clapham South deep-level shelter (2022-12-10) — The team open the doors to the Museum's own disused site, Clapham South deep-level shelter, part of our popular Hidden London tours programme. We take you behind the scenes of the
• E9: Southwark deep-shelter (2022-12-17) — In this episode the team take a rare opportunity to discover the remains of the Southwark deep-level shelter. Once the short-lived running tunnels of the City & South London Railwa
• E10: Christmas – Kentish Town (2022-12-24) — In this special Christmas episode the Team travel to Kentish Town to discover a wealth of hidden passages, original design features and the origin of Alex's love for the Tube. This

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does Hidden London Hangouts have? 10 season(s) with 142 episodes.

Where can I watch Hidden London Hangouts? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.