Secrets of The Motorway - M25 Part 3

[@El_Smeghead]

Can't wait for "Secrets of the A-roads" 😂

[@PocketRocket-u2r]

Secrets of the A38 is what im looking forward to :D

[@sixfootbear]

@@PocketRocket-u2r Secrets of the A66.

[@Anonymoususer_8823]

“Secrets of the A14”. 😁

[@washboo]

Wonder what will happen with the A74? The only bit left is the A74(M) and London Road heading into Glasgow.

[@sue.Hoo123]

Excellent, although I feel a bit sad that you’ve finished this series. Looking forward to what you do next 👍

[@yeetgaming1112]

This was one of the best series ever

[@Espen.Johannesen]

Secrets of the irish motorways. "oh well there was a period of trouble, and that resulted in this arrangement..." Needless to say the layout of the sliproads is here because ABdef ... xD

[@VampMiku502]

Yeah NI M1 missing junctions, partially build fork junction near Antrim, M2 gap between Antrim and Ballymena.

[@mariemccann5895]

Is it over?

[@yeetgaming1112]

@@mariemccann5895 not sure

[@samholdsworth420]

Was or is? If you don't know then it still is

[@rubberduck3y6]

An excellent series! All that standing in cold fields, taking shelter from the rain in concrete underpasses and sweating in your beanie under the Scottish summer sun was most definitely worth it!

[@dave_h_8742]

Don't forget the stalker in the red Vauxhall under the flyover 😂

[@mc4130]

I think I’ve only ever seen you without your Beanie once. Nah, your face didn’t fit. Put it back on.

[@liambethell2584]

A big thanks John for this series. Not long after you first started it i went through a break up which left me in some bad places. But one of the consistent, reliable and entertaing things i had in my life during that time was this series. As silly as it seems that obscure and quirky facts about the UKs motorways may have helped somoene it really did. I always knew that on a Sunday, without fail, i was either going to learn something or smile and at certain points those smiles were so needed. So again i say thank you for this series and i look forward to whatever you come up with next.

[@juddphilby9015]

Respect for traveling every mile of the motorway network and making it interesting.

[@ryanbarry7670]

I'm breathless just listening to his comma-less commentary

[@karnerkreativ]

The UK needs to build new motorways now! This can’t just be the end! ;) Thanks for the entertaining and beautiful videos!

[@davidbaker251]

I'm sure there are some A roads at almost motorway standards that could be rebadged in time for next week's episode...

[@RichardFraser-y9t]

We don't need more roads, we need to maintain the ones we have.

[@SquidgyPixel]

@@davidbaker251 The A55 is a great example of that.

[@MrToradragon]

That will take some time, so maybe we could get a new series called Secrets of the A.

[@edl617]

Or bring back affordable and convenient mass transportation

[@Stephen_Lafferty]

8:40 - I'll be here at the regular time next Sunday to see what comes next! Well done, Jon, on seeing this documentary project through to its conclusion! The sheer amount of effort to research, script, film, edit and upload eighty videos is commendable!

[@ChilledGamerUK]

I loved this series, if it wasn't for it being suggested to me by KZbin because of my love for disused railways, I don't think I would of found your channel. I really hope you come back with secrets of the A Roads or something.

[@adrianrutterford762]

Sunday Lunchtime improved. Thank you

[@charlesstorey8425]

This series has been wicked sweet awesome! Thanks for all the entertaining and informative episodes. I hope the next adventure goes well, whatever that may be.

[@millstonebarn]

Wow. I loved the montage at the end. What a journey. Congratulations on an amazing body of work, Jon.

[@janglyj8627]

Wow, if it hadn’t been for your comment I would have missed the montage.

[@janglyj8627]

Cheers for that😊

[@janglyj8627]

Completely, cheers for that.

[@Donegal-gk5sk]

Can’t wait for “Secrets of The Irish Motorway”!🛣🇮🇪

[@Jeff-gn1xz]

After all that hard work, you deserve a short rest. For your next series, I suggest "Beaches of the Mediterranean".

[@ap9970]

Need to find new entertainment for Sunday afternoons

[@AutoShenanigans]

Not at all, see you next Sunday....

[@pmacca2967]

I enjoy the humour and education please keep going with this 😊

[@paulknight5018]

@@AutoShenanigans could have been worse could have been next Tuesday!

[@sekhyhybrid6701]

@@AutoShenanigansSecrets of the Railways next? I mean why not, you often talked about rails in these episodes.

[@EdgyNumber1]

*THE TRUNK ROADS!!!!! A1, A2, A3... etc....* Great Motorway series John!!!!

[@ukroadsandtransport]

This was an amazing series sad to see it end

[@TheCarGuysTV]

I love this channel

[@andyalder7910]

Surprised you missed the dubious fact that Epping Forest Cricket Club's pitch at Bell Common may be the most expensive cricket pitch in the world when you take into account of the cost of the cut and cover tunnel under it vs the cost of just having a cutting through it.

[@Pesmog]

Yes, it is really quite an interesting spot. You can stand on the cricket square with a bat in your hand facing balls from another team, totally unaware that you have eight lanes of traffic immediately under your feet as you are unable to see the tunnel portals from the cricket field. 👍 When I used to occasionally play there I would mention this to my team mates and they did not always believe me as the cricket field being right next to Epping forest is quite a tranquil place.

[@thetwistedsock3253]

Secrets of the Roman Roads... today of course 😊 Congratulations on what's a great achievement to complete the series 👍

[@PaulMcElligott]

That would have to be a collab with Paul and Rebecca.

[@kelvinhill9874]

A series on old Roman roads would be interesting too.

[@Rorschach.]

Thanks for a great series, Jon!

[@AutoShenanigans]

Nice one,thanks a lot :)

[@clickrick]

Epic outro, Jon! And thank you for the series!

[@PaulabJohnson]

I never thought I'd find a series on Britain's Motorways remotely interesting, yet I did and so did 118 thousand other people. Thank you.

[@philiproszak1678]

The end compilation was so good! You're wicked sweet awesome, John

[@justanotheryoutubechannel]

Wow, I never even considered this series would actually end, but I guess it always would’ve. Congratulations on making it all the way to the end! This has been an amazingly entertaining and informative series.

[@RDSAlphard]

I genuinely wish this series never ends, it was absolutely brilliant!

[@LewisSkinner]

I had no idea when I started they I'd be sitting through 80 videos about motorways 😮. Wow, what a journey!

[@edwardlees4585]

Thanks John. You've kept us entertained every week. A series on bridges or tunnels, or even abandoned airfields, would be great.

[@chrisl1797]

Well here we are 18/07/2024 and I am completing my SotM marathon. Thank you Jon for all the effort you've put into these videos. Very enjoyable.

[@NeechBear]

Your dated sense of humour is like looking in a mirror. Don’t ever change. I can’t wait to see what you embark on next. Thank you for such a wicked sweet awesome entertaining series. Sorted! Love you love time.

[@6thdayblue59]

Brilliant as always….. Mr & Mrs 6thDayBlue x

[@GazzaJAnimal]

Wow! What a ride. Thank you for doing this series, I've enjoyed it tremendously, and in a way, it's sad it has to end.

[@dw7920]

End of an era stuff! However, plenty more tarmac out there so up and at it, no slouching. Here’s a small inducement. (with sincere thanks for all the M-way goodness). 🙏🏻

[@AutoShenanigans]

Nice one, thanks a lot mate

[@brianaldred8751]

love the collection of aerial shots at the end - great job :)

[@RichardC2424]

Thanks and have a good week

[@AutoShenanigans]

Thanks a lot mate!

[@Mega_Umbreon]

RIP to one of the best series on KZbin.

[@iamweave]

Those missing south slip roads on M1 to M25 really bit me before sat nav devices. I'm a yank and was visiting family in Kettering. I was heading south on M1 to get to Heathrow and missed the exit for the M25. So I was like "No worries, I'll turn around at the next junction and head back and get it." Nope. Went right past M25 and continued north on M1 to J8 before I could turn around yet again and find the M25.

[@SiRhodesDriverTraining]

End of an era mate. I’m looking forward to the next videos.

[@shanefeather-lopez5935]

I can't believe you've finished them all!

[@pilcrow1546]

Thank you for the most un-ironically interesting documentary series I've watched in a very long time. I'll be rewatching this series again in the future - regardless of whatever it is you get up to now!

[@UPnDOWN]

That whirlpool interchange is lovely! Congrats on the series mate, it's been the making of the channel. Safe to say you nailed it!

[@the_shavedyeti]

not if you've used it at peak times to try to join the M11 northbound from the M25

[@eddiereed5025]

An excellent series my Sundays will never be the same again ,looking forward to your next project.

[@TheCaptScarlett]

0:40 The south links to M1 weren't included to avoid too much 'local' traffic overloading the junction. Plus existing routes achieve the same result: - ACW traffic comes off at J21a and runs down the A405 to M1J6 - or it would have already gone down the A1 to Apex Corner or the North Circular to achieve the same outcome - CW traffic comes off at J19 (see previous episode) (or if its come from the A41 continues across J20) and then follows A41 to join M1 at J5 (Berrygrove Interchange)

[@terencemichaels]

Excellent John, brilliant compilation of closing shots, wicked sweet awesome and thank you so much for not altering the format and words of introduction; something I have found oddly comforting.

[@martinjolly8351]

Thanks for a great series - may have to start watching it all over again

[@AutoShenanigans]

Thanks a lot mate

[@mattsrailwayadventures]

Thank you for a wonderful series Jon!

[@GlasshouseandGarden]

I’ve LOVED this whole series but especially the M25 which I know (too) well. The narrative is way too fast for me though… I have to rewind and rewatch a lot!

[@Maxo11x]

One more video of a huge compilation in order of number?

[@only-vans]

for fans of your outro's, that one is wicked-sweet-awesome to say the least.

[@timdench2583]

Round of applause for a’wicked sweet awesome’ series. Cheers Jon.

[@stevehaskew]

A fitting end sequence: lots of clips of a man outstanding in his field. Kudos for finishing the epic series!

[@lm971120]

Thanks Jon, cannot believe it started back in 2022 (I was one of the few people that were watching back then), and thanks for all the hard work! To me my favourite of the series was the Last minute Christmas shopping at motorway services episode (closely ahead of the Secret of the Secret of Motorways episode).

[@JoeKelKel]

I watched it from the start too, sad to see it conclude

[@JoeKelKel]

I watched it from the start too, sad to see it conclude

[@Drawyah]

One last hurrah for Secrets of the Motorway, put it up on the big screen at home! Thoroughly enjoyed this series, can't wait to see what comes next! 😊

[@brokengirl248]

Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication that you have put into making this series. 😊 hope you'll do more. Thank you once again.

[@JP_TaVeryMuch]

Blimey the day has finally dawned. Thank you for your sterling efforts and not too tiny joyride. Watching the montage in the outro I was surprised to see that so many of them were filmed in the winter. Your sunny countenance blinded me to the grotty conditions you had to work in. Ta v. much.

[@myjrbs]

😭😭😭 can't believe it's over! Thank You for such an amazing journey, definitely one of the best series in the world!

[@fearnweb]

Thanks again for this awesome series.

[@AutoShenanigans]

Thanks a lot mate, appreciate that!

[@Pepadom]

Can't believe it's over after so long. What a great series!

[@geimfarinn]

Great series, well done. Should be made into a TV show. Interesting fact, here in Iceland we don't actually have any motorways, and outside of Reykjavík practically no dual carriageway either

[@PhilipStorry]

Thanks Jon! This was a great series, and I'm looking forward to "ah, something" - I'm sure it will be great!

[@tomhandle]

What was the best motorway service station and the worst motorway service station? Also if you could build a motorway now where would you build it?

[@AutoShenanigans]

To be honest these days the services are all so similar it's hard to differentiate but I tend to avoid welcome break. I think finishing off some of the "old plans" would be a good idea but in modern times it may be better to sort out public transport.

[@tomhandle]

@@AutoShenanigans as an 80s kid I do look back at roadside services with somewhat misty eyes, happy eater on the a303 somewhere with my mum dad and sister just sits in my memory of simpler care free times.

[@toainsully]

Now we just need a "Best of Secrets of the Motorways" covering the best moments filmed

[@middlesbroughmike1027]

Ah, no way! The end of an era. By far the best series yet! Looking forward to see what comes next. Thanks Jon.

[@sddsddean]

Not first!!!

[@pacmans-world]

What a fantastic series of videos John. I spend most of my life delivering cars on up-and-down motorways of England, and I’ve learnt so much from this series. Keep up the good work Adam

[@AdrianLordPiano]

Thank you for making such a watchable series. My Sundays will be so empty now.

[@mewosh_]

Can't wait for international Secrets of The Motorway to happen.

[@mewosh_]

Just imagine these titles... Les secrets de l'autoroute Geheimnisse der Autobahn Sekrety autostrad Secretos de la autopista Geheimen van de snelweg Those sound epic

[@elelcoolbey]

It's like the end of an era. I never thought when I first saw a thumbnail for a video about a motorway I'd end up seeing out the rest of the series. Looking forward to seeing what you make next.

[@CoxallK]

Another fascinating episode. 👌 I'm sold. Geoff, your secrets of the underground has dropped to No2 in the charts. Congrats to everyone at Auto Shenanigans on this absolutely stunning achievement. Knocking Geoff off his perch.

[@MrMarkgolding78]

I'll be tuning in next week for "Blatantly Obvious Things About Motorways"! Thanks for this series John. It's been fantastic.

[@NashvilleUK]

Thank you Jon, can I suggest now it’s all been filmed that at some point you maybe stitch all/some the videos together in some longer-form videos, I’m sure it’s the kind of thing plenty of people would happily watch in the background whilst spending too much time on social media or video games. Would also be a nice way to go back and rewatch them from the beginning! That would be wicked sweet awesome, thanks. Looking forward to your next project, been subscribed I think from around the 10,000 mark

[@jonr5512]

Thanks for all your work on this Jon. I've loved this series, and the motorway services one! Seriously entertaining. Cheers! Jon (It's my name too).

[@AutoShenanigans]

Good name. Thanks mate!

[@mightymartinpetrov]

I'm currently at 89 in my 40 year quest to go to all 92 current league stadiums, and while I obviously want to finish it (currently planned for Harrogate on Easter Monday), the last thing i want to actually do is end the quest. Maybe this doesn't apply to visiting all the motorways in GB for a KZbin series but nonetheless it feels similar!

[@AutoShenanigans]

Thanks a lot mate, be sure to stop by Bettys cafe for a tea or coffee when in Harrogate.

[@djsmithe]

Jon always has a surprise in his pocket and what a big surprise this one was. A whirlpool interchange. I'd never seen one before and I don't ever want to see another one. Great montage at the end. Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning Red sky at night, sailors delight

[@the_shavedyeti]

At peak times it can be horrible trying to join the M11 northbound from the M25. Too much traffic already on the M11 north coming out of London for that style of junction, so the slipways grind to a crawl from the weight of traffic joining from M25 westbound and then grinds to a stop from the weight of traffic joining from M25 eastbound.

[@QueenAbigail.the1st]

Thanks John for this wonderful and informative series on Secrets of the Motorways, and kudos to you for braving all weathers and all times of the year. Thank you John and look forward to what comes next.

[@AngryAnt0]

Thank you for a fantastic series. I never thought I'd sit through 80 videos of motorways, still can't quiet believe that I did but not only that enjoyed every single one. Looking forward to another exciting episode of something!

[@KidarWolf]

Congratulations on the conclusion of Secrets of the Motorway! It's been a very interesting ride where I've learned more than I ever thought I'd want to know about the British network of motorways. I look forward to seeing what you tackle next!

[@Einveldi]

I need to re-binge the whole thing now!

[@JRLNeal]

And breathe. … Then award Jon a doctorate on details of the uk motorways. I’m loving the shadow shots of the camera, it adds that ‘I’m not perfect vibe.’

[@ash7324]

This feels like a last episode, you better not be quitting in 2024 as well! I have encyclopedic knowledge of britains motorways now. So if you have, I’ll find ya

[@iainmartin1015]

Fantastic series John. How you managed to refrain from saying "E I E I" and indeed "O" is heroic.

[@rdouthwaite]

This series is a masterpiece of British eccentricity and it's bloody fantastic. Nice work fella, carry on...

[@romerogoon]

Not sure what was more awesome - the compilation outro, or the Cillit Bang gag

[@rochellehewston9367]

Can’t wait for your next series. Please don’t stay away too long, these are so informative and more importantly entertaining John. Thanks a million

[@frankmoseley3214]

Thanks!

[@AutoShenanigans]

Nice one mate, thanks a lot!

[@jedstephensmusic0001]

we need to build more motorways quickly! other than that a series on the longest 5 (or more) A roads would be great, strangely, I love the A6

[@billybobbassman]

The end of an era, really enjoyed every episode. Loved the extended credits too. Can't wait for whatever comes next 👍

[@TheCardiganR]

What a series this was! Time to start again, re-visiting all the motorways and telling the stories you missed out the first time around or delving deeper into stories already told.

[@MepsiPaxBerri]

This has been an amazing journey round every Motorway, loved following along on this jounrey. Top job Jon, hope you've figured out what's next.

[@BenitoWoodliffe]

I dont know what im going to do on a sunday now this series is over, its been brilliant with a cuppa just watching these !

[@Eledore]

That ending, honesty at it's best. Can't wait for what is to come.

[@hess6wi]

Petition to build more motorways so Jon can extend this series?

[@Victorflange]

Nooooo!!! Can’t believe that’s it.. absolutely loved this series. Going to really miss it on a Sunday Evening.

[@def90cars]

Definitely been my favourite thing on KZbin for the last few months. Looking forward to your next venture.

[@EverydayLife621]

Superstar : Just love these discussions as to why such decisions were made - no doubt HS2 will be soon + stormwater interceptor tunnels please - Mr Tunnel is Colin Eddie

[@Bearspike]

Thankyou mate it’s been a blast . What a brilliant series!

[@shadowdancer5x5]

End of an era! Thanks for the entertainment. Can't wait to see what's next...

[@Dwagginz]

My hat is off to you, Jon. Congrats on reaching the end! It's been fun to watch :)

[@dsj672]

Thanks for all the motorway secrets, saving the "best" 'til last - the dreaded M25!