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How does an oil platform work? What keeps a Boeing 747 up in the air? How big is the engine of a cross channel ferry? This fascinating series strips down and tears apart the world's largest and most powerful machines to probe their hidden secrets and to find out how they have changed our world in their own unique ways. These impressive works are a testament to the ingenuity of modern engineering.
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 Strip-Down

    2. Gas Rig Strip-Down

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

  • 3. Ferry Strip-Down

    3. Ferry Strip-Down

    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
    How does an oil platform work? What keeps a Boeing 747 up in the air? How big is the engine of a cross channel ferry? This fascinating series strips down and tears apart the world's largest and most powerful machines to probe their hidden secrets and to find out how they have changed our world in their own unique ways. These impressive works are a testament to the ingenuity of modern engineering.
    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
    Audio languages
    EnglishEnglish Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglish Dialogue Boost: High
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    English [CC]
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