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The Route Masters: Running London's Roads

Episode 2: Night Bus

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Documentary exploring the busy world of London's night-buses. A city that never sleeps, the number of passengers travelling at night has tripled over the years. London's night bus service has grown to cope with the demand but now its drivers are faced with unpredictable crowds.

Duane Williams is a night bus driver from Brixton's bus garage. He likes the ladies but some of his passengers are just too loud to cope with. Driver Tommy McKerr faces trouble on the notorious N25 route when a gang of young men storm his bus without paying. And Jeff, a homeless man, shows how he has perfected the art of riding the longest night bus route in London to help him keep warm. Show less

Contributors

Series Producer:
Simon Gilchrist
Producer:
Matt Pelly
Director:
Matt Pelly

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