How the Universe Works
How the Universe Works is a science documentary that uses CGI and interviews with NASA and CERN researchers to explain big‑space ideas. In series 9, episode 11 the show looks at the super‑massive bla…
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How the Universe Works is a science documentary that uses CGI and interviews with NASA and CERN researchers to explain big‑space ideas. In series 9, episode 11 the show looks at the super‑massive bla…
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Fresh studies are pulling back the curtain on the unseen dark‑matter lattice dubbed the Cosmic Web – it’s
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Darrell chases a wreck from Gordo’s list and leads his crew into the shallow waters where fierce winds and rough seas have smashed ships for centuries.
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A 1700s lifeboat turns up near the coast, prompting Darrell and his crew to track down the wreck it belongs to. Just as they’re getting a handle on it, a sudden tragedy hits the expedition.
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Teleshopping.
Teleshopping.
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Chasing alien clues – tracking down life beyond Earth is a near‑impossible task, and the specialists break down why proving or debunking extraterrestrials is such a headache.
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The latest findings show the Moon’s past was far from calm – it’s been battered and active. Scientists now wonder if it started out a lot more like Earth than we imagined. Series 8, episode 10.
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Galactic clashes – see what happens when two massive, star‑filled galaxies slam into each other. Their gravity gets tangled up and both end up completely altered. Series 9, episode 1.
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A look at researchers across the globe who are tackling everything from alien life and Mars colonies to the Big Bang and rocket engineering.
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Danny’s in Singapore, overseeing the construction of the inaugural Skypark that will sit atop three skyscrapers. He’s involved in some of the biggest lifts ever attempted. Series 6, Episode 1.
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A look at the American Nazi movement in the 1930s – from their Madison Square Garden rallies to schemes to filch the country's war‑tech secrets, they spread terror across the US.
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We dig into the ancient astronaut theory – were aliens really behind the pyramids? The programme also tracks the idea back to Swiss author Erich von Däniken, whose books have rattled both religion an…
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Cosmic rays can wreck human DNA, making them a major worry for crewed space flights. Physicists hunt the rays’ origin and try to figure out how to lessen the risk. Series 10, episode 2.
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A look at Earth’s turbulent past, where a string of space‑born catastrophes has nudged the course of human evolution. Scientists chat about just how close we’ve come to being wiped out. Series 10, ep…
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Top minds break down the biggest finds from Voyager and look at how the probe’s work has turned into its final grand mission.
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This week the series peels back the process behind everyday things – think hand‑blown window glass, Japanese sake, water pumps and a pair of tweezers. Season 13, episode 16.
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Everyday stuff gets the close‑up – from ATMs and marine turbochargers to the way champagne is produced. Series 13, episode 18.
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We check out how everyday gear is put together – think sharpening steels, kayak paddles, bladder pumps and ironing boards. Series 13, episode 19.
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We break down how everyday gear is put together – think champagne hoods, kitchen foil, pneumatic delivery rigs, espresso machines and pizza ovens. Series 13, episode 20.
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We'll peek at how everyday stuff is put together – rail doors, hand‑help gadgets, frozen pizza, power brushes and steam cleaners. Series 13, episode 21.
We take a look at how a few everyday things are put together – from the industrial casters that move heavy gear, to bespoke wedding cakes, high‑tech terahertz spectrometers and speedy racing catamara…
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We dive into the production of ordinary things, showing how items like car exhaust headers and sculpted limestone pieces are built. Season 25, episode 19.
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We dig into the way everyday things are actually put together, breaking down the steps behind items like recycled skateboard guitars. Series 25, episode 20.
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We take a closer look at everyday stuff – from racing pulley rigs to medicine balls – and see exactly how they're put together. Series 25, episode 21.
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We zoom in on everyday stuff – from almonds to high‑end motorcycles – and show you how they're actually put together. Season 25, episode 22.
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We’ll see how the iconic Marshall amp that rock legends swear by is put together, then check out how wet clay is turned into garden pots that can stand up to frost – Series 16, episode 13.
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Find out how the world’s tallest twin towers get a proper clean, how a jigsaw can be made with every piece different,
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Ever thought a motorhome could pack the luxuries of a high‑end flat? Or how a ballet slipper can actually support a dancer’s weight on tiptoe? This installment pulls back the curtain on the tech and …
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Discover how the world’s mushroom capital manages to pump out close to 200,000 tonnes of mushrooms annually, and see the steps involved in turning raw material into billions of vital medical gloves.
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Cosmic rays can wreck human DNA, making them a major worry for crewed space flights. Physicists hunt the rays’ origin and try to figure out how to lessen the risk. Series 10, episode 2.
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A look at Earth’s turbulent past, where a string of space‑born catastrophes has nudged the course of human evolution. Scientists chat about just how close we’ve come to being wiped out. Series 10, ep…
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Top minds break down the biggest finds from Voyager and look at how the probe’s work has turned into its final grand mission.
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Dragon's Teeth. Darrell zeroes in on a multi‑million‑pound wreck linked to Sir Francis Drake and pushes his crew to track down the dangerous spot marked on the chart as Dragon's Teeth. S2, Ep
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Darrell and the crew head out to a strange island, picking up solid clues that bring them a step nearer to a 500‑year‑old wreck. S2, Ep6
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Teleshopping.
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping.
Asteroid Apocalypse: The New Threat – a space rock striking Earth could wipe out life as we know it, and the scientists spell out just how close that danger really is. Series 8, episode 11.
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The Rosetta probe finally managed to land on a comet – the first time anyone’s done that. This slot walks through what the mission revealed about life on our own planet. Series 9, episode 2.
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Danny Forster heads to Kuwait to check out the Al Hamra tower – the world’s tallest twisting building. Wrapped in limestone, it tops out with a 17‑storey open‑plan restaurant. Series 6, episode 2.
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Danny flies out to New Orleans to check out the huge storm‑surge barrier under construction – a key part of the toughest hurricane defence ever built. Series 6, episode 3.
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The show turns its gaze on America’s founding fathers, pointing out who turned sex into a diplomatic weapon and which one quietly dismissed the idea of Jesus’s divinity. Series 2, episode 4.
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Deadly cults in America – from fire‑and‑brimstone religions to apocalyptic groups and UFO fanatics, the US is full of people getting caught up in extreme beliefs. S2, Ep5
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Big Sleep takes a look at how the cosmos could finally clock out. Experts go through the different ways the universe might end, and when and why each could happen.
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We’re on the hunt for dark matter – the invisible material thought to act like cosmic glue – and scientists are still baffled by it. Series 10, episode 6.
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Chasing the birth of everything, scientists grapple with clashing estimates of how old the universe really is. Cracking that figure could open the door to solving a host of other cosmic riddles. (Ser…
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We break down the production of everyday gear – think water‑jet fountains, pneumatic punching machines and wooden surfboards – to see how they're built. S13, Ep23
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We break down how ordinary stuff is put together – think vibrating mining screens, roller conveyors, whoopie pies and wooden utility poles. Series 13, episode 24.
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This week the series pulls back the curtain on a batch of everyday gear – from exercise bikes and pasta‑making machines to Cornish pasties and slate products – showing exactly how each is built. Seri…
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Take a closer look at how everyday things are put together – from the channel signs you spot on TV to the wetsuits divers rely on, and even the aluminium that builds aircraft. Series 13, episode 26.
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The Morgan Aero Coupe is under the microscope as the How It’s Made crew heads to its home base, digs into the chassis and engine, and gives you a close look at the stunning bodywork. S1, Ep1
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Ever been curious about how a Porsche 911 comes together? In this How It’s Made instalment the team heads to the factory, walks the production line and breaks down the car’s mechanics and striking lo…
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A cursed mummy tribe? Out in the Peruvian jungle, dozens of mummies have been uncovered in cliff‑side tombs, and archaeologist Ramy Romany is on the trail, hunting for clues about who these people we…
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Three Incan children’s mummies have been found high in the Andes, right over a well‑known UFO hotspot. Ramy digs into why they made a thousand‑mile trek that ended in death.
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A space‑sourced treasure map sees diver Darrell Miklos heading to the waters off Campeche, Mexico, chasing shipwrecks that astronaut Gordon Cooper first flagged from orbit back in 1963.
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Darrell starts poking around Cooper’s past, getting a load of revelations from his widow while an ex‑NASA flight director keeps quiet. Something vital is still missing from Darrell’s mission. Series …
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Big Sleep takes a look at how the cosmos could finally clock out. Experts go through the different ways the universe might end, and when and why each could happen.
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We’re on the hunt for dark matter – the invisible material thought to act like cosmic glue – and scientists are still baffled by it. Series 10, episode 6.
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Chasing the birth of everything, scientists grapple with clashing estimates of how old the universe really is. Cracking that figure could open the door to solving a host of other cosmic riddles. (Ser…
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A fierce gale blows in just as Darrell and his crew uncover gold ore in an old wreck, putting the whole operation in danger.
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The team scores a massive find – one of Darrell’s biggest hauls yet – and uncovers fancy relics that hint at a 16th‑century captain’s quarters. Series 2, episode 8.
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Teleshopping.
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping.
Hitler's Lost Bunker – hidden underground, the Führer’s bunker still holds a trove of Nazi secrets. Researchers are using the newest tech to pull out fresh evidence. Series 4, episode 13.
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a world‑famous landmark, yet its tilt still baffles many. This episode breaks down the science behind the slant, with experts showing what makes it lean. S4, Ep14
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Series 25, episode 18 – we examine how ordinary items are produced, from the pigment ochre to
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We dive into the production of ordinary things, showing how items like car exhaust headers and sculpted limestone pieces are built. Season 25, episode 19.
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We dig into the way everyday things are actually put together, breaking down the steps behind items like recycled skateboard guitars. Series 25, episode 20.
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We take a closer look at everyday stuff – from racing pulley rigs to medicine balls – and see exactly how they're put together. Series 25, episode 21.
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Ever thought about how a trombone gets put together, or how those classic Spanish wineskins are made? This episode also shows how they transform smelly, muddy peat into a surprisingly fresh face crea…
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Discover how they build a top‑notch surfboard for catching waves and watch the method that turns Danish cream into a globally loved butter. S16 Ep 3
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Ever wondered how a multi‑million‑pound racehorse gets shipped overseas to its new owner? We also peek at the off‑beat tricks photographers use to make food look proper tasty.
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Find out how a factory cranks out a million tonnes of stainless steel, how an unpickable lock keeps cash safe, and how traditional Indian sugar is made.
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A fresh clue points to a possible ninth planet lurking at the far edge of our solar system, and scientists are now asking whether any of its moons might be home to alien life.
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Space isn’t all pretty sunsets – it’s full of blasts and crashes. From supernova explosions and galaxies colliding to nebula shockwaves, this episode checks out the nastiest spots out there. Series 5…
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A look at Earth’s turbulent past, where a string of space‑born catastrophes has nudged the course of human evolution. Scientists chat about just how close we’ve come to being wiped out. Series 10, ep…
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Privacy – gone? We're living in a world where constant monitoring helps catch criminals and stop terror threats. This episode looks at what that means for our personal freedoms. Series 7, Episode 1.
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Ever wondered how everyday stuff gets put together? This episode breaks down the making of ordinary items – from a pair of moccasins to an electronic impact drill. Season 24, episode 26.
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Ever wondered what goes into the things we use every day? This week we break down how items like kimchi and classic parquet flooring are put together.
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We break down how ordinary stuff is put together – think raw pet food and replica police lanterns. Season 25, episode 3.
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Take a closer look at how ordinary things are put together, from sweet calissons to tiny diving craft, with a fresh batch of everyday objects under the microscope.
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Talk of a hidden US army project that tried to create psychic super‑troops in the 70s still lingers. Paul digs into the evidence to see if there’s any truth behind it.
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The zombie apocalypse is a classic end‑of‑the‑world scenario, and Paul’s on the trail as COVID‑19 spreads worldwide. This is series 1, episode 8.
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The 1960s yacht Witchcraft disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle under mysterious circumstances. A fresh dive expedition hits the ocean floor and uncovers a surprising find. S1 Ep 7
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Ghost ships have haunted the Bermuda Triangle for ages. A team of scientists and tech experts fire up the newest gear to try and crack the case. Series 1, episode 8.
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The Beast of Bray Road. Specialists weigh up fresh clues that could prove the creature haunted a Wisconsin town, and they ask whether human‑wolf hybrids are turning up elsewhere in the US.
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A group of experts sift through new clues that could finally prove the blood‑sucking Chupacabra is real, and they think there are actually two different versions of the creature.
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Jessica Chobot and Phil Torres venture into Mammoth Cave to probe a weird occurrence that's been baffling locals for generations. They'll be hunting for answers. Series 1, episode 5.
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Phil Torres and Jessica Chobot head up into Washington’s active Mt. Adams, chasing weird glowing orbs and trying to nail down what’s really going on. Series 1, Episode 6.
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Ever thought about how a trombone gets put together, or how those classic Spanish wineskins are made? This episode also shows how they transform smelly, muddy peat into a surprisingly fresh face crea…
S16 E2
Discover how they build a top‑notch surfboard for catching waves and watch the method that turns Danish cream into a globally loved butter. S16 Ep 3
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Ever wondered how a multi‑million‑pound racehorse gets shipped overseas to its new owner? We also peek at the off‑beat tricks photographers use to make food look proper tasty.
S16 E4
Find out how a factory cranks out a million tonnes of stainless steel, how an unpickable lock keeps cash safe, and how traditional Indian sugar is made.
S16 E5
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping.
The O.K. Corral shoot‑out wrapped up in just about 30 seconds, and a crew of specialists are now using the newest tech to figure out exactly what went on. S4, Ep15
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The Tower of Babel, one of the Bible’s best‑known stories, gets a fresh look as archaeologists use cutting‑edge tech to figure out how ancient engineers might've built it. S4, Ep16
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This episode takes a close look at how everyday things are put together, from Montreal‑style smoked meats to motorised scooters, showing you the steps behind the products. S25, Ep24
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We zoom in on everyday things to see how they're built, from cactus‑pear puree to laboratory reactors. Season 25, episode 25.
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We take a closer look at everyday stuff – from digital art prints to those little ice‑cream cups and even badminton racquets – and show you how they're put together. Series 25, episode 26.
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Everyday objects get pulled apart to show how they're built – from dumplings to brass taps – giving you a clear look at the production steps behind the things we use daily.
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Ever curious about what turns English willow into a bat for India's best cricketers, or how they dig and pour foundations for towering buildings? This week’s episode breaks down both processes, showi…
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Ever thought about how a tractor rolls off the line every three minutes to keep Indian farms humming? Or how Swiss farmers get bronze bells cast to help round up their cows?
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Ever wondered how they haul in tonnes of real bird nests for that pricey bird's‑nest soup, and how aerospace tech is being turned into a speed boost for rowers? This episode spills the beans.
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Discover how engineers boost the biggest engines to four times their normal output with massive turbochargers, and how they’re turning waste plastic into fresh road surfaces.
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Adam and his MythBusters mate Tory Belleci throw a massive food fight
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Adam partners with Peter Jackson, the Lord of the Rings director, to refurbish a fleet of WWI‑era fighter planes and then pits them against each other in a sky‑high dogfight.
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We dive into the gaps between the stars and discover they’re far from a barren void. Fresh research shows interstellar space is packed with unexpected stuff. Season 7, episode 5.
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Scientists are now questioning if the Big Bang truly occurred after fresh discoveries, and they’re probing whether it might have launched a series of parallel universes. Series 7, episode 6.
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We zoom in on more everyday gear – from bamboo ceramic lamps to massive asphalt rollers – and show how they’re put together. Series 25, episode 11.
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Ever thought about how things like asphalt pavers or those Basque espadrilles are actually put together? This episode pulls back the curtain on a bunch of ordinary items and shows you the steps that …
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We dive into how everyday things are put together, from wood‑panel canvases to shoelaces, showing the steps that turn raw material into the items we use day‑to‑day.
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We take a look at how ordinary stuff is put together, from ready‑made Asian meals in a bowl to the making of walking canes. Season 25, episode 15
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Jeremy Wade takes a look at the Bermuda Triangle, checking whether a well‑known disappearance was tied to a secret agent waging a covert war on the US. Series 1, Episode 4.
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Jeremy heads down to the Great Lakes, checks out a surprisingly intact 140‑year‑old wreck, then turns his attention to a Nazi submarine to see what's been hidden inside. S1, Ep
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The Torture Escape asks how Houdini managed his death‑defying escapes, with a panel of specialists breaking down his tricks to get to the bottom of the stunt. Series 1, episode 1.
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The bullet catch is one of the most dangerous tricks in magic. A bunch
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A fresh clue points to a possible ninth planet lurking at the far edge of our solar system, and scientists are now asking whether any of its moons might be home to alien life.
S5 E1
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Space isn’t all pretty sunsets – it’s full of blasts and crashes. From supernova explosions and galaxies colliding to nebula shockwaves, this episode checks out the nastiest spots out there. Series 5…
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Missouri Mayhem. A string of fresh UFO reports sends Chuck Zukowski’s crew out to Missouri, the spot of the 1973 Piedmont lights. Could it be a repeat? Series 1, Episode 1
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Privacy – gone? We're living in a world where constant monitoring helps catch criminals and stop terror threats. This episode looks at what that means for our personal freedoms. Series 7, Episode 1.
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Ever curious about what turns English willow into a bat for India's best cricketers, or how they dig and pour foundations for towering buildings? This week’s episode breaks down both processes, showi…
S16 E8
Ever thought about how a tractor rolls off the line every three minutes to keep Indian farms humming? Or how Swiss farmers get bronze bells cast to help round up their cows?
S16 E9
Ever wondered how they haul in tonnes of real bird nests for that pricey bird's‑nest soup, and how aerospace tech is being turned into a speed boost for rowers? This episode spills the beans.
S16 E10
Discover how engineers boost the biggest engines to four times their normal output with massive turbochargers, and how they’re turning waste plastic into fresh road surfaces.
S16 E11
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping.
The Sun’s secrets get the full treatment as leading scientists break down what makes our star tick. Series 9, episode 4.
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Fresh data's uncovered alien worlds that seem to ignore physics, and astronomers are using the latest tools to get to the bottom of it. Series 9, episode 6.
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Curse of the White Dwarf. Fresh studies hint that white dwarfs – the dead remnants of stars – might hold the clues to the cosmos. Scientists take a look at this puzzling effect. Series 9, episode 7.
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Danny’s off to Brazil, looking at a huge hydroelectric build near Rio. They’re boring tunnels through seven mountains and putting up two dams as part of one of the world’s biggest power grids. Series…
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Danny Forster goes down into South Africa’s Mponeng gold mine – the deepest spot on the planet and arguably the most hazardous construction site around. (Series 6, Episode 5)
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In the middle of the Cold War the US set about forging a squad of supersoldiers who could use telepathy to turn the tide of battle – this episode digs into the experimental troops behind that push.
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The Nazca Lines – massive ancient markings cut into the Atacama Desert more than a thousand years ago – still puzzle us. This show looks at how they were made and what purpose they might have served.
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Fire In
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Declassified CIA papers expose a hidden space rivalry between the US and the Soviets, and specialists dig into US spying on the Apollo missions.
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A look at the idea that the fluttering US flag on the Moon is proof NASA faked the landing, with experts digging for answers and talking to a few of Hollywood’s biggest names. S1 Ep 6
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Ever wondered how a Ferrari FF is built? The How It’s Made crew heads straight to the factory, digs into the mechanics and checks out the sleek exterior. Series 1, episode 3.
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Curious about the Audi R8
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The How It's Made team heads to the Rolls‑Royce plant to break down how the Phantom is put together, from its under‑carriage to the polished finish on the outside. Series 1, episode 5.
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The How It's Made crew heads to Italy to check out the Maserati Quattroporte’s factory, giving you a close look at the engine and the sleek exterior as it rolls off the line.
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Weismann MF5. Want to see how a high‑end motor is put together? The crew walks you through the design, assembly line and key specs of some of the world’s top‑tier cars. S1, Ep7
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The crew heads straight to the factory where the Lamborghini Aventador is born, giving you a close‑up of its striking exterior. Series 1, episode 8.
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We're hunting for alien life. The galaxy's brimming with countless stars and even more planets. New findings make you wonder whether Earth is the only world with life. Series 7, episode 9.
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We’re hunting a fresh Earth. Astronomers have spotted thousands of worlds beyond our system, and a few look so like ours they could end up as a new home for us. S7 Ep10
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Privacy – gone? We're living in a world where constant monitoring helps catch criminals and stop terror threats. This episode looks at what that means for our personal freedoms. Series 7, Episode 1.
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Series 7, episode 3 of Morgan Freeman’s *Through the Wormhole* asks whether more than two sexes exist. Scientists demonstrate that the boundary between male and female is blurry. Freeman’s calm narra…
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Fire In
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Declassified CIA papers expose a hidden space rivalry between the US and the Soviets, and specialists dig into US spying on the Apollo missions.
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A look at the idea that the fluttering US flag on the Moon is proof NASA faked the landing, with experts digging for answers and talking to a few of Hollywood’s biggest names. S1 Ep 6
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In Montana, rancher Clayton thinks he’s hit on a potentially rare, valuable fossil right on his family’s property. Over in Wyoming, Mike and his son make a find of their
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Clayton keeps digging for a rare meat‑eating dinosaur on his Montana ranch, while over in Wyoming Mike and Jake are gearing up to sell their prized T‑rex fossil.
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Teleshopping.
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping.
Stars all over the Milky Way are primed to go bang, and a supernova could spell the end for life on Earth. Astronomers are tracking the next potentially deadly explosion.
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Secret Lives of Neutrinos – a look at those tiny, ghost‑like particles that zip straight through everything without a trace. Fresh research explains why they matter to physics and how they manage to …
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Gravitational waves are giving astronomers brand‑new ways to study the cosmos, and this show walks you through what those ripples are telling us about the universe’s hidden secrets. Series 9, episode…
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Danny flies down to Melbourne to see the new stadium taking shape – a cutting‑edge arena that’s set to become a city landmark and give supporters a top‑notch experience. Series 6, episode 6.
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Danny Forster pops over to the San Francisco‑Oakland Bay Bridge – the priciest public works project California’s ever tackled – and watches crews hustle to bolt on earthquake protection. Series 6, ep…
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Alcatraz may be one of the most famous jails on the planet, and in this instalment a handful of experts break down the clever engineering that made escaping such a nightmare. S4, Ep2
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The Ice Man is the oldest, best‑preserved mummy we know of, and scientists are now using the latest forensic tools to try and pull its hidden secrets to the surface. Series 4, Episode 3.
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Take a look at how commercial drones are built, how aquarium fish are produced, the gear that keeps runways clean and what goes into making shuttlecocks. Series 24, episode 5.
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Marking NASA's 60th birthday, this film looks back at the agency that put people on the moon, sent rovers across Mars and reached the far edges of our solar system.
Space isn’t all pretty sunsets – it’s full of blasts and crashes. From supernova explosions and galaxies colliding to nebula shockwaves, this episode checks out the nastiest spots out there. Series 5…
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Take a trip to the Jaguar plant and see how the F‑Type comes together, from the nuts and bolts inside to its striking outer styling. S1 Ep 9
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Bentley Continental GT Speed – ever thought about how it’s built? The crew heads straight to the factory, taking you through the nuts‑and‑bolts of its construction and giving a good look at the sleek…
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The crew pop over to the factory that makes the Alfa Romeo 4C, taking it apart to show how it ticks and giving a good look at its sharp styling. Season 2, episode 1.
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The How It's Made team head to the Pagani Huayra’s factory, pulling apart the mechanics and showing why its look is so striking. S2, Ep2
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The How It’s Made team head to the birthplace of the Caterham Seven, taking apart the car’s mechanics and giving you a look at its sleek exterior. S2, Ep3
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Take a look at the Bugatti Veyron straight from the factory where it was born, as the How It's Made team dissects how the car functions and puts its sleek exterior on display. Series 2, episode 4.
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Richard Hammond tours Volkswagen's huge Wolfsburg factory, pointing out the high‑tech gear that drives production and giving a clear look at how the whole plant operates.
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Justin gets up on the roof of an air‑supported stadium that's on the verge of collapsing, and Jimena Gascon finds out why the Mexico City Metro project has stalled. Series 1, Episode 2.
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The brightest, boldest innovators use science to level up, building things
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Only Natural – top‑notch scientists and innovators push the envelope, tackling projects such as underwater farms that grow crops beneath the sea. Series 6, episode 7.
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Take a look at how commercial drones are built, how aquarium fish are produced, the gear that keeps runways clean and what goes into making shuttlecocks. Series 24, episode 5.
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Marking NASA's 60th birthday, this film looks back at the agency that put people on the moon, sent rovers across Mars and reached the far edges of our solar system.
Space isn’t all pretty sunsets – it’s full of blasts and crashes. From supernova explosions and galaxies colliding to nebula shockwaves, this episode checks out the nastiest spots out there. Series 5…
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The team are gearing up to lift a massive 20‑ton meat‑eating fossil out of the ground. Mike's chasing a duck‑bill skull while Jared digs up an ancient reptile. Series 1, episode 3.
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Clayton's got to lug a 20‑ton dinosaur fossil to a lab for testing. The Harris‑Bolan clan drives poachers off their land, and Jared makes one last push for cash. S1, Ep4
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Teleshopping.
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping.
Teleshopping.
How the Universe Works is a science documentary that uses CGI and interviews with NASA and CERN researchers to explain big‑space ideas. In series 9, episode 11 the show looks at the super‑massive bla…
S9 E11
Fresh studies are pulling back the curtain on the unseen dark‑matter lattice dubbed the Cosmic Web – it’s
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Danny takes a look at the Gotthard Base Tunnel – an $18 billion feat that’s the world’s longest tunnel, cutting Alpine journeys down to about a third of the usual time. Series 6, episode 8.
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Danny checks out Abu Dhabi's Central Market – a lively blend of offices, parks, shops and hotels in a city that's really taking off. S6, Ep9
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The ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria was one of the original Seven Wonders, and in this instalment a team of specialists probes its mysteries, even wondering if it ever hid a super‑weapon. Series 4, …
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Dead Sea Scroll
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This episode tackles super‑massive black holes – the beasts that gulp down stars and shape whole galaxies. Fresh research is set to explain just how they become so enormous. Series 5, episode 3.
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Turns out Mars may have once hosted life, but a string of huge extinction events wiped it out and left the planet a dry desert, according to scientists. Series 5, episode 4.
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Deadly stars – a run‑down of NASA’s six most lethal stellar types, from ‘vampire’ stars sucking up nearby suns to supernovas and white dwarfs that can wipe out whole worlds. Series 5, episode 5.
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Head to the birthplace of the Morgan 3‑Wheeler in England and watch how this three‑wheeled beauty is built, from its mechanics to its striking exterior. (Series 2, episode 5)
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Take a look at the Ginetta G40, a product of the long‑standing racing partnership between Ginetta and Team LNT. The crew returns to the car’s birthplace and shows you how it’s built inside. Series 2,…
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The Lucra LC470 is a feather‑light supercar that still packs a massive punch – we’ll show you the design tricks that give it strength, nimbleness and blistering speed. Series 2, episode 7.
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Chevrolet Corvette Stingray – a quick, light‑weight modern twist on the iconic 1960s sports car. Take a look at how this sleek machine is put together. S2, Ep 8
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The KTM X‑Bow pulls a lot of its look and feel from superbikes, meaning it’s built to hit the road and the track with equal ease. This episode breaks down the bits and pieces that combine to give the…
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Tesla Model S – a quick, zero‑emission electric saloon that really flies. This slot pulls back the curtain on how the car is
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The Ozark Howler – brand‑new audio clips and eye‑catching pictures might finally tip the scales, showing this beast could have a truly demonic origin. Series 1, Episode 9.
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A Vietnam pilot may have smuggled back some odd fossils, and scientists are now digging through the haul to chase the missing link in our evolution. S1, Ep10
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The crew checks out a deserted outpost deep in the Amazon
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