Episode 1
Episode 1
46m
A pilot needs help from the police with a disgruntled passenger, fire engines give a bath to a Boeing 777, and new airline Rwandair deals with some charming travellers.
Episode credits
Guest stars Sarah Parish
TV series
Britain's Busiest Airport: Heathrow
2015NR8 seasons6.4 / 10
Documentary series going behind the scenes at Britain's busiest and biggest international airport - London Heathrow.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
Documentary series going behind the scenes at Britain's busiest and biggest international airport - London Heathrow.
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Episode 2
Episode 2
47m
Heathrow deals with hurricane-force winds when Storm Eunice hits, and we go behind the scenes with Airside Rachel trying to deter debris hitting the runway.
Episode credits
Guest stars Sarah Parish
Episode 3
Episode 3
47m
Get your boarding passes ready as police mount a special operation across the airport, and a five-star airline tries to make a comeback with its business class.
Episode credits
Guest stars Sarah Parish
Episode 4
Episode 4
47m
It's chocks away as police detain a passenger whose bag is suspected to contain three firearms, and Virgin has a rootin' tootin' launch party for a new route.
Episode credits
Guest stars Sarah Parish
Episode 5
Episode 5
47m
Holidays are put on hold as Heathrow entertains 72 military aircraft for the Queen's Jubilee, and Passenger Experience Manager Suki deals with a sleepy traveller.
Episode credits
Guest stars Sarah Parish
Episode 6
Episode 6
47mfinale
It's a plane enthusiasts' special edition at Heathrow as the last super jumbo - the A380 - visits Terminal 3, and the airport's runway gets a sparkling makeover.
Episode credits
Guest stars Frances Barber
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about Britain's Busiest Airport: Heathrow
Cast
Joanna LumleyNarrator (voice)
Julie WaltersNarrator (voice)
Paul ThornleyNarrator (voice)
Patricia HodgeNarrator (voice)
Sarah ParishNarrator
Frances BarberNarratorProduction details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 57
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ITV1United Kingdom
RAWUnited Kingdom
Themes
airportheathrow airport
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