Richard Hammond
Director
Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections (2008)
Season 2
Richard Hammond looks at the connections behind the greatest feats of engineering.
Released Sept. 8, 2008
Episode 30 min
2+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: tmdb.engineering, imdb.art
Watch Providers: Tubi TV, Pluto TV
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S2E1 - 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 medieval crossbow and how did a simple rock climbers’ knot help engineers raise it into place? Richard tracks down the answers – and finds out how experts preserved the famous ‘Wembley Roar’.
Sept. 7, 2009, midnight
S2E2 - 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 incredible structure’s roof, learns how its unique “sails” work on the same principles as a simple child’s collapsible toy, and discovers a bizarre engineering connection with a First World War gas mask.
Sept. 14, 2009, midnight
S2E3 - 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 Illustrious, which, at 209 metres long, is a floating airport, a city, battleship and strike carrier, all in one.
Sept. 21, 2009, midnight
S2E4 - 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 Hawaiian volcano helped architect Frank Gehry design one of the world's most iconic buildings.
Sept. 28, 2009, midnight
S2E5 - 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, midnight
S2E6 - 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, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 480 min.
Released: Sept. 8, 2008
Last Air Date: June 12, 2011, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-G / 2+
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