Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections

Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections75%

TV 2008-09-08 30m Documentary
★ 6.0 / 10 · 3 votes
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74.9 %
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8.0 /10
489 votes
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77 %
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60 %
3 votes

Richard Hammond looks at the connections behind the greatest feats of engineering.

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Status
Ended
Runtime
30m
Seasons
3
Episodes
16
Networks
National Geographic , BBC Two
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Links
IMDb, TVDB, Wikidata
Created by
Richard Hammond
Cast
Richard Hammond Richard Hammond Himself - Presenter
Season 1 2008 · 4 eps
  1. 1 Airbus A380 Nicknamed the Superjumbo, the Airbus A380 passenger airliner is the largest in history. It's packed with cutting-edge technology but owes its very existence to the most unlikely c… Sep 8, 2008
  2. 2 Taipei 101 Heading to Taipei, Richard discovers the secrets of one of the world’s tallest buildings, Taipei 101. How is this tower connected to a birdcage, bamboo, racing yachts, sports cars… Sep 15, 2008
  3. 3 Deep Space Observer Richard looks at the history embedded in the Keck Observatory. How could a sand-blaster, a Cold War spy gadget and the invention of refrigerators have led to the creation of this … Sep 22, 2008
  4. 4 Super Rig Richard braves the stormy North Sea to visit the incredible Troll-A Platform – the largest object ever moved across the earth’s surface by man – and learns firsthand how a single … Sep 29, 2008
Season 2 2009 · 6 eps
  1. 1 Wembley Stadium Richard kicks off proceedings at Wembley Stadium, the high-tech home of English football. No one can deny the magnificence of Wembley, but how is its towering arch inspired by a m… Sep 7, 2009
  2. 2 Sydney Opera House Towering over Sydney Harbour, the famous Opera House is one of the most recognisable and iconic buildings in the world. Richard heads Down Under, takes a stroll along the incredib… Sep 14, 2009
  3. 3 HMS Illustrious Presenter Richard Hammond looks at engineering achievements and how they were brought about by technological innovation. He climbs aboard the mighty aircraft carrier HMS Illustrio… Sep 21, 2009
  4. 4 Guggenheim, Bilbao Presenter Richard Hammond looks at engineering achievements and how they were brought about by technological innovation. Discover how a trundle wheel, Russian submarines and a Haw… Sep 28, 2009
  5. 5 Millau Bridge Richard uncovers why an ancient Celtic boat-building technique was crucial to the development of the tallest road bridge in the world. Oct 5, 2009
  6. 6 Hong Kong Airport Discover how a brass band, a WWII bomber and a vintage racing car contributed to the construction of one of the world's biggest airports. Oct 11, 2009
Season 3 2011 · 6 eps
  1. 1 Burj Al Arab The Burj Al Arab (Tower of the Arabs) is a luxury hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At 321 m (1,053 ft), it is the fourth tallest hotel in the world. The Burj Al Arab … May 8, 2011
  2. 2 Formula 1 Richard Hammond reveals the surprising engineering connections behind the Formula 1 car. The stars of the most glamorous, and expensive sport on earth wouldn't even cross the star… May 15, 2011
  3. 3 LNG Super Tanker Richard Hammond reveals the ingenious engineering required to transport one of the most potentially hazardous cargoes in the world in some of the biggest vessels afloat. The huge … May 22, 2011
  4. 4 Earthquake Bridge Richard Hammond reveals how engineers made one of the longest bridges in the world earthquake-proof. Building a structure almost 3 kilometres long in water 65 metres deep was almo… May 29, 2011
  5. 5 Space Shuttle Richard Hammond reveals the engineering connections in NASA's Space Shuttle - the world's first re-usable space craft. He goes backstage at Kennedy Space Centre, in Florida, to di… Jun 5, 2011
  6. 6 Bullet Train Richard Hammond reveals the surprising engineering connections in Japan's Bullet Train, the world's first high speed train. It could not run without ancient charioteers, a crowbar… Jun 12, 2011
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