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Brunel: Building a Great Britain

Season 1
Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the British civil engineer, is considered one of the most ingenious and prolific figures in engineering history. He was responsible for such astonishing feats as steamship travel across the Atlantic, building the first tunnel under a major river and constructing docks, harbors and bridges. His designs helped Britain to expand and grow as the powerhouse of the world.
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  1. S1 E1 - Brunel: Building a Great Britain
    August 22, 2020
    1 h 33 min
    TV-G
    Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the British civil engineer, is considered one of the most ingenious and prolific figures in engineering history. He was responsible for such astonishing feats as steamship travel across the Atlantic, building the first tunnel under a major river and constructing docks, harbors and bridges. His designs helped Britain to expand and grow as the powerhouse of the world.
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Directors
Toby Dallmeyer
Producers
Toby Dallmeyer
Studio
ITN Productions
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