Airports of London runways. Due to the location in London's western suburbs, Heathrow has had trouble trying to expand, with various expansion projects being cancelled.) As a result, the airport consistently runs at over 99% capacity and is often included on lists of the worst-rated airports in the world. However, on 1 July 2015 Heathrow's expansion plan was suggested as the best option by the Airport Commission and on 25 October 2016 a new northwest runway and terminal was approved by the Government. The airport is connected to Great Britain's motorway network via the M4 and M25 motorways, to London Paddington station by
London Underground in popular culture London Underground in popular culture The London Underground has long provided inspiration in various areas of popular culture. Filming is now managed all over the system but most commonly takes place at stations like Aldwych (a disused tube station), formerly on the Piccadilly line, or the non-operational Jubilee line complex in Charing Cross. The Waterloo & City line has occasionally been used for filming as it is closed on Sundays. The London Underground Film Office handles over 200 requests a month. Although not "filmed" as such on the Underground, there have been two animated children's television series set on and