This compilation investigates the historical skepticism and satirical commentary directed at the Channel Tunnel project through the lens of the British magazine Punch. Amanda-Jane Doran curates a selection of articles written between the 1850s and the late 20th century, capturing the evolving public and journalistic reaction to the ambitious engineering endeavor. The work utilizes the archives of Punch to illustrate how various writers, including Richard Gordon and Libby Purves, framed the political and social implications of connecting Britain to the European mainland.

This collection serves as a specialized historical record of British attitudes toward European integration as reflected in popular satire. The material provides a focused look at the intersection of journalism, infrastructure, and national identity during the development of the Channel Tunnel.