A year ago this weekend, the London Undeground ran its first regular 24-hour service. The long-awaited night tube attracted 100,000 passengers to the Victoria and Central lines on Friday 19 August 2016.
In the 12 months since, it has become a showcase for the good, the strange and - sometimes - the hilarious side of London's nightlife. Here are some of the highlights.
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