Building the Channel Tunnel(2019)
Building the Channel Tunnel Synopsis
The Channel Tunnel linking Britain with France is one of the seven wonders of the modern world but what did it take to build the longest undersea tunnel ever constructed? We hear from the men and women, who built this engineering marvel. Massive tunnel boring machines gnawed their way through rock and chalk, digging not one tunnel but three; two rail tunnels and a service tunnel. This was a project that would be privately financed; not a penny of public money would be spent on the tunnel. Business would have to put up all the money and take all the risks. This was also a project that was blighted by flood, fire, tragic loss of life and financial bust ups. Today, it stands as an engineering triumph and a testament to what can be achieved when two nations, Britain and France put aside their historic differences and work together.
Building the Channel Tunnel (2019) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Edward McGown, released on June 12, 2019 with a runtime of 45m. It stars Julian Barratt, Colin Saxby, Graham Anderson and Kevin Milne.
- Director:
- Edward McGown
- Producers:
- Edward McGown
- Production:
- Windfall Films, Channel 5 Broadcasting, National Geographic
- Status:
- Released
Building the Channel Tunnel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Julian Barratt
as Narrator (voice)
- Colin Saxby
Colin Saxby
as Himself
- Graham Anderson
Graham Anderson
as Himself
- Kevin Milne
Kevin Milne
as Himself
Christian Wolmar
as Himself
- James Sherwood
James Sherwood
as Himself
Tim Dunn
as Himself
- Philippe Vandebrouck
Philippe Vandebrouck
as Himself
- Graham Fagg
Graham Fagg
as Himself
- John Gallagher
John Gallagher
as Himself
- Sarah Chapman
Sarah Chapman
as Herself
- Ed Bartholomew
Ed Bartholomew
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Edward McGown, produced by Edward McGown.
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Building the Channel Tunnel – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Building the Channel Tunnel?
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The main cast of Building the Channel Tunnel (2019) includes Julian Barratt, Colin Saxby, Graham Anderson, Kevin Milne and Christian Wolmar. The film was directed by Edward McGown. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Building the Channel Tunnel released?
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Building the Channel Tunnel was released on June 12, 2019 and runs for 45m.