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It’s November, and Heathrow’s most lucrative US routes are opening up to vaccinated passengers. Out on the apron, excitement is in the air as two aircraft prepare for a historic dual take-off.

It’s early November, and Heathrow’s most lucrative US routes are opening up to double-vaccinated passengers. Out on the apron, excitement is in the air as two aircraft prepare for a historic dual take-off.

After an 18-month wait, the airport is bustling as anxious families wait to board flights. Jeremy joins Virgin flight manager Emma as she prepares a busy flight and finds it's not just the passengers who are feeling emotional.

Footfall is growing, but lost revenue from the closure of shops and restaurants poses a serious risk to Heathrow’s survival. Jeremy meets Ellen, an entrepreneur who is setting up a new restaurant in Terminal 2, signalling a change in Heathrow’s retail fortunes.

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Fri 8 Jul 202208:00
BBC Two

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Music Played

  • Twin Shadow

    To The Top

  • Beach House

    Myth

Credits

PresenterJeremy Spake
NarratorAshley Jensen
DirectorAidan Woodward
DirectorIzzy Fonseca
ProducerCatherine Stefanini
ProducerJames Dickinson
Series EditorJoe Ward
Executive ProducerSamantha Anstiss
Executive ProducerEmma Lorenz
Executive ProducerRebecca Templar

Broadcasts

  • Mon 16 May 202220:30
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & 1 more
  • Mon 16 May 202222:40
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
  • Mon 16 May 202223:10
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Tue 17 May 202222:40
    BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Sat 21 May 202211:30
    BBC One
  • Fri 8 Jul 202208:00
    BBC Two