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Episode 2

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.

28 minutes

Music Played

  • Twin Shadow

    To The Top

  • Beach House

    Myth

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Jeremy Spake
Narrator Ashley Jensen
Director Aidan Woodward
Director Izzy Fonseca
Producer Catherine Stefanini
Producer James Dickinson
Series Editor Joe Ward
Executive Producer Samantha Anstiss
Executive Producer Emma Lorenz
Executive Producer Rebecca Templar

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