Big Ben: Saving the World's Most Famous Clock
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Big Ben: Saving the World's Most Famous Clock

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Presiding over the House of Commons, Big Ben is the most iconic sonic landmark on London’s skyline. Now, the greatest clock tower in the world is about to undergo the most extensive renovation in its history. As the chimes fall silent for just the third time in its history, this documentary will capture in intricate detail the £29 million, three-year restoration of this world-famous structure.
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  • 1. 2017: Saving the World's Most Famous Clock

    1. 2017: Saving the World's Most Famous Clock

    London’s iconic Elizabeth Tower will see its bells silenced for four years. This innovative documentary goes behind the scenes of this massive renovation project and meets the three clockmakers who have the challenging task of taking the gigantic clock mechanism apart for the first time in nearly 160 years. Can Big Ben be returned to its former glory?
    London’s iconic Elizabeth Tower will see its bells silenced for four years. This innovative documentary goes behind the scenes of this massive renovation project and meets the three clockmakers who have the challenging task of taking the gigantic clock mechanism apart for the first time in nearly 160 years. Can Big Ben be returned to its former glory?
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    59min.
    11 nov 2017
  • 2. 2018: Countdown to New Year

    2. 2018: Countdown to New Year

    As the multi-year renovation of Big Ben continues, key personnel working to maintain the iconic tower reveal the project’s progress. A foundry owner charged with making the new ironwork for the clock tower explains his process. And modern technology unearths long-buried secrets in the structure’s original design, including a mystery at the very pinnacle of the tower.
    As the multi-year renovation of Big Ben continues, key personnel working to maintain the iconic tower reveal the project’s progress. A foundry owner charged with making the new ironwork for the clock tower explains his process. And modern technology unearths long-buried secrets in the structure’s original design, including a mystery at the very pinnacle of the tower.
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    47min.
    29 dec 2018
  • 3. 2021: Restoring the World's Most Famous Clock

    3. 2021: Restoring the World's Most Famous Clock

    For the first time since the clock tower was built in 1859, the iconic structure of Big Ben is undergoing a massive renovation. Every element of this London landmark will be cleaned, repaired or replaced. It’s a massive undertaking involving skilled craftspeople attempting to replicate the work of Victorian workers. But can modern methods restore this esteemed building to its former glory?
    For the first time since the clock tower was built in 1859, the iconic structure of Big Ben is undergoing a massive renovation. Every element of this London landmark will be cleaned, repaired or replaced. It’s a massive undertaking involving skilled craftspeople attempting to replicate the work of Victorian workers. But can modern methods restore this esteemed building to its former glory?
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    47min.
    2 okt 2021
  • 4. 2022: Big Ben Restored: The Grand Unveiling

    4. 2022: Big Ben Restored: The Grand Unveiling

    The massive restoration project renovating London’s iconic Big Ben clocktower is finally nearing completion. With unique access, this documentary goes behind the scaffolding to tell the extraordinary story of the build. As Big Ben rings out once more, a close-up view of all the vibrant new details are revealed, while inside the belfry, the famous bells have been recalibrated.
    The massive restoration project renovating London’s iconic Big Ben clocktower is finally nearing completion. With unique access, this documentary goes behind the scaffolding to tell the extraordinary story of the build. As Big Ben rings out once more, a close-up view of all the vibrant new details are revealed, while inside the belfry, the famous bells have been recalibrated.
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    47min.
    10 dec 2022
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    Presiding over the House of Commons, Big Ben is the most iconic sonic landmark on London’s skyline. Now, the greatest clock tower in the world is about to undergo the most extensive renovation in its history. As the chimes fall silent for just the third time in its history, this documentary will capture in intricate detail the £29 million, three-year restoration of this world-famous structure.
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    Jenny Dames
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    ITN Productions
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