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Embark on an extraordinary journey to explore the inner workings of colossal machines like oil platforms Boeing 747s and crosschannel ferries Learn the captivating story of a single large machines decommissioning and disassembly from the moment its taken out of service to recycling and reusing its component parts Delve deep into the human stories behind these engineering marvels meeting the
IMDb 8.1/1020131 season
Special InterestDocumentarySmart
Special InterestDocumentarySmart
IMDb 8.1/1020131 season
Cast: Rob BellTom Wrigglesworth
7+
Season 1
3 episodes

  • 1. Jumbo Jet Strip-Down

    1. Jumbo Jet Strip-Down

    One aircraft transformed the world. With 2 decks carrying over 500 passengers, and wings the width of a football field, it was twice the size of any airline before it. The Boeing 747 is an engineering marvel. Take a look at the magnificent engineering of this machine.
    One aircraft transformed the world. With 2 decks carrying over 500 passengers, and wings the width of a football field, it was twice the size of any airline before it. The Boeing 747 is an engineering marvel. Take a look at the magnificent engineering of this machine.
    7+
    59min
    Feb 22, 2013

  • 2. Gas Rig StripDown

    2. Gas Rig StripDown

    The Lima Platform is the last remaining offshore oil rig in one of Britains most productive gas fields It spent 40 years supplying oil for 5 million homes Now its engineering team works on the hardest project yet its time for it to be demolished
    The Lima Platform is the last remaining offshore oil rig in one of Britains most productive gas fields It spent 40 years supplying oil for 5 million homes Now its engineering team works on the hardest project yet its time for it to be demolished
    7+
    59min
    Jul 22, 2012

  • 3. Ferry StripDown

    3. Ferry StripDown

    The North Sea ferry The Pride of Bruges is a unique and incredible machine This massive ship is being taken out of the water for the biggest overhaul of its life giving us an amazing look into its engineering
    The North Sea ferry The Pride of Bruges is a unique and incredible machine This massive ship is being taken out of the water for the biggest overhaul of its life giving us an amazing look into its engineering
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    59min
    Jul 29, 2012
    • Engineering Giants
    Special InterestDocumentarySmart
    IMDb 8.1/1020131 season
    Embark on an extraordinary journey to explore the inner workings of colossal machines like oil platforms Boeing 747s and crosschannel ferries Learn the captivating story of a single large machines decommissioning and disassembly from the moment its taken out of service to recycling and reusing its component parts Delve deep into the human stories behind these engineering marvels meeting the
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Chris Mitchell
    Producers
    Lindsay KeithChris Mitchell
    Cast
    Rob BellTom Wrigglesworth
    Studio
    MagellanTV
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    7+
    Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
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    EnglishEnglish Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglish Dialogue Boost: High
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