The fi rst of a two-pa rt documentary which takes a behind-the-scenes look at Union
Railways - -the company in charge of Britain's first new railway for 100 years - and the personalities, planning and policies that make up the high-speed link between the Channel Tunnel and London.
Tonight's first programme follows the progress of planning permission forthe rail route, as objectors attemptto get it changed and the conflict moves to Parliament.
Producer Christopher Hutchins
Executive producerGrant Mansfield