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Mind the Gap: The Official TfL Podcast

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Amy Lamé
Geoff Marshall
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Women’s Football
Arthur Torrington
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Discover the stories behind London’s iconic transport network. From the Tube to the Overground, climate action to international football and beyond, we speaks to guests who have personal connections with the system that keeps London moving - from engineers to celebrities, and musicians to designers. The new series celebrates London Climate Action Week 2026, and features musician and zoologist Loui... more

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On a very sunny rooftop overlooking central London, podcast guest presenter Louis VI meets Lilli Matson, TfL's Chief Safety, Health and Environment Officer to talk about the city she helps to keep moving - and changing.

For London Climate Action Wee... more

For London Climate Action Week 2026, guest presenter Louis VI heads to a tube station platform for a personal chat with Mete Coban, London's Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy — the person tasked with steering one of the world's biggest cities, ... more

TfL's official podcast returns for London Climate Action Week 2026. 

Musician and zoologist Louis VI takes the reins as guest host, sitting down for insightful and genuinely personal chats with the people actually making the calls on London's climat... more

Tim puts on his very best moquette socks and accepts a generous invite into the heart of City Hall, to chat with Deputy Mayor of London for Transport Seb Dance about a couple of big questions, including:

How much has cycling and air quality changed... more

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Recent Guests

Shashi Verma
Chief Technology Officer at Transport for London, involved with the innovations in payment systems.
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Mark Evers
TfL's Chief Customer Officer
Transport for London
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Joan Saunders-Reece
Operational Emergency Planning Manager at TfL
Transport for London
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Andy Lord
TfL Commissioner responsible for London's transport network
Transport for London
Episode: TfL 25: Millennium Origins and TfL Memories - with Babatunde Aléshé
Tamara Thornhill
Corporate Archivist for Transport for London
Transport for London
Episode: TfL 25: Millennium Origins and TfL Memories - with Babatunde Aléshé
Heather Small
Singer, known for her work with the band M People
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Babatunde Aléshé
Comedian
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Pete Reed
Gold medal-winning Olympian
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DJ Jaguar
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Host

Tim Dunn
Host with deep knowledge of London's transport network and a passion for sharing behind-the-scenes insights.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 130 ratings
  • Great

    Educational learning so much funny great recommend sooo good :) love

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D.Hinklay
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Most entertaining

    Really enjoyed this new series. Heather Small was so engaging and loved her segment. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lalabelle18
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Good

    🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓nerd royalty

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Breviews999
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • A total joy

    Everything I expected and more- Tim’s enthusiasm, entertaining contributors, excellent production and (best of all) the permission to be a Train Geek amongst friends

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GrannyADHD
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • This is great, hope there’s more to follow

    Having enjoyed watching Tim Dunn on TV I’ve really loved these podcasts. I hope this want a flash in the pan and there’ll be more of these episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jheather154
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners praise the host's enthusiasm and clear passion for transport.
Episodes are informative yet entertaining, balancing technical detail with cultural context.
Guests are well-chosen and engaging, adding variety without losing focus on London's mobility story.

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TfL 25: Mr Dunn goes to City Hall - with Deputy Mayor Seb Dance and TfL Superfans
Q: What are your hopes for TfL more generally over the next 25 years?
Dance expresses a vision for TfL as a trusted body that makes transport intuitive and safe for the public.
TfL 25: Mr Dunn goes to City Hall - with Deputy Mayor Seb Dance and TfL Superfans
Q: How do you respond to the criticism that EVs just switch congestion from one type of vehicle to another?
The need for a mix of transport modes and reducing car dependency while electrifying the fleet is emphasized.
TfL 25: Mr Dunn goes to City Hall - with Deputy Mayor Seb Dance and TfL Superfans
Q: What do you do, who don't know who you do?
Seb Dance provides insight into his dual role overseeing TfL's work and supporting the Mayor's transport strategy.
TfL 25: Innovation, new trains, and nightlife! - with DJ Jaguar
Q: Can you remember what it was like getting home after a night out before the Night Tube?
It was stressful as there were limited transport options, forcing people to plan ahead or risk getting stuck waiting for buses at odd hours.
TfL 25: Innovation, new trains, and nightlife! - with DJ Jaguar
Q: What motivates you and drives you and excites you about TfL?
TfL has a very purpose-driven organization that has seen significant innovations over the last 25 years, providing a meaningful service to the public.

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Across recent episodes, the show explores London's transport ecosystem from multiple angles: technical innovations that shaped the city's travel experience, the social and cultural impact of TfL's services, and how major events test and extend the system's capacity and resilience. Topics range from new train lines, contactless payments, and the Night Tube to accessibility, emergency planning, and the role of transport in big occasions like the Olympics and royal events. A notable throughline is the human side of transit—guest perspectives from engineers, athletes, comedians, musicians, and staff—who illuminate how London's transport network intersects with daily life, culture, and public policy. The series also marks milestones (like TfL's ... more

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