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Rollercoaster: Universal's Bedfordshire JourneyEpisodes

  1. Universal UK theme park plans revealed

    Universal Studio’s plans for its UK theme park mean it could have Europe’s tallest rides.

  2. Can Bedford be Britain’s Orlando?

    What impact will a large theme park have on businesses in and around Bedfordshire?

  3. How do you build a theme park?

    What are the considerations when it comes to designing the rides and features?

  4. What happens when a big theme park comes to town?

    Olly Mann explores the potential impact on people living close to the proposed site.

  5. Why did Universal Studios choose Bedfordshire?

    Olly Mann looks at why Universal's first European theme park will be in Bedfordshire.

  6. What will Universal mean for housing?

    Will the arrival of a theme park be good or bad news for local homeowners and renters?

  7. The homeowners ‘forgotten’ by Universal’s plans

    What does the future hold for those living on the doorstep of the planned theme park?

  8. It’s official! Universal has planning permission

    The government gives the go-ahead for the theme park near Bedford.

  9. Fears of ‘gridlock’ on roads around Universal

    Central Bedfordshire Conservative councillor Sue Clark voices her concerns.