In this very first episode, we go behind the scenes of Heathrow, Britain's busiest airport. Subscribe to Our Stories: https://bit.ly/3lzSXhv

Documentary series going behind the scenes at Britain's busiest and biggest international airport - London Heathrow. This episode focuses on Arrivals, as staff race against the clock to process thousands of passengers arriving from 84 different countries. Airside safety officer Glenn and his colleagues work closely with air traffic control to ensure that Heathrow's two runways are kept open and clear of debris. The Animal Reception Centre welcomes a variety of weird and wonderful creatures ranging from pet ferrets to a wild tiger. Meanwhile, inside the terminals, staff deal with some challenging passengers, including a man temporarily forced to live in the airport after being deported from Thailand and a family whose young relatives have gone missing.

Heathrow: Britain's Busiest Airport - Season 1 Episode 1

This film was first broadcast: 04 Jun 2015

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