Airport 24/7

Dan Snow, Dallas Campbell and Anita Rani go airside at Heathrow, the world's busiest international hub airport. Dan is based at the heart of the airport, the air traffic control tower, giving an eagle's eye view of the complex choreography of landings, departures and ground movements. He finds out how Heathrow went from a row of tents to an international powerhouse welcoming 70 million passengers a year.

Category

Documentary

Original air date

2013-06-17