Mind the Gap: The Official TfL Podcast

Like the Tube itself, Amy Lamé is a London icon and legend - and she asks Tim to meet her at one of London’s busiest stations for nightlife, Tottenham Court Road, to talk about her role with the Mayor of London as ‘Night Czar’. What does that mean - and how important has the night tube been for London’s communities and businesses, including Amy’s famous club nights?

For 160 years, the London Underground has been connecting people and places in so many ways, but a shared love for everything about the system has created a community in itself. Tim heads west on the Piccadilly line to meet his old friend, and one of the internet’s best-known Tube enthusiasts, video producer Geoff Marshall, Tim and Geoff chat about the joys, delights and friendships that the London Underground can bring – and how Geoff’s relationship with the Tube grew from an old London Atlas that was collected by his grandfather…

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Mind The Gap is an official podcast from Transport for London (TfL).

An 18Sixty production. The producer is Marnie Woodmeade. Additional writing by Tim Dunn.

Show Notes

Like the Tube itself, Amy Lamé is a London icon and legend - and she asks Tim to meet her at one of London’s busiest stations for nightlife, Tottenham Court Road, to talk about her role with the Mayor of London as ‘Night Czar’. What does that mean - and how important has the night tube been for London’s communities and businesses, including Amy’s famous club nights?

For 160 years, the London Underground has been connecting people and places in so many ways, but a shared love for everything about the system has created a community in itself. Tim heads west on the Piccadilly line to meet his old friend, and one of the internet’s best-known Tube enthusiasts, video producer Geoff Marshall, Tim and Geoff chat about the joys, delights and friendships that the London Underground can bring – and how Geoff’s relationship with the Tube grew from an old London Atlas that was collected by his grandfather…

Follow presenter Tim Dunn

Mind The Gap is an official podcast from Transport for London (TfL).

An 18Sixty production. The producer is Marnie Woodmeade. Additional writing by Tim Dunn.

What is Mind the Gap: The Official TfL Podcast?

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 Louis VI in conversation with the people making essential change happen in London, including Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy Mete Coban, and TfL's Chief Safety, Health and Environment Officer Lilli Matson.

Series three helped to mark the 25th anniversary of TfL, presenter Tim Dunn explains the incredible innovations, key moments, and behind-the-scenes stories with members of staff and guests including Heather Small, Olympian Pete Reed, Babatunde Aléshé, and DJ Jaguar.
Series two uncovered the significance of the new names for London’s Overground lines, and the incredible stories behind them, featuring guests including Lionesses Leah Williamson and Chloe Kelly, chef and entrepreneur Levi Roots, campaigner Helen Pankhurst and many more.

Series one celebrated the 160th anniversary of the Tube, going into deep underground in detail on design, history, legacy and future. Tim Dunn spoke to incredible guests including Amy Lame, Wayne Hemingway, and Rylan himself - who we drove home for Christmas in a private driver's cab on a Central line train - in a special bonus episode (Rylan described it as his 'best day ever').

An official podcast from Transport for London.