Monday April 1, 3:00am - 3:45amon Channel 5

Britain's Greatest Bridges

Series 1 Episode 5: The Tyne Bridge

Built partly as a lifeline to keep shipbuilders employed and their skills alive during the dark days of the 1920s recession, the Tyne Bridge is not just an icon to Geordies - many believe that it was the inspiration for the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Category
Documentary / History
Original air date
2016-11-18
Cast and crew
  • Matthew AinsworthDirector
  • Richard HughesDirector
  • Rob Bell