How Do They Do It?
Weâll peek at how the worldâs best canvases are made, the method behind that notorious stinky tofu and the trick that squeezes fifty drinks out of a single

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Weâll peek at how the worldâs best canvases are made, the method behind that notorious stinky tofu and the trick that squeezes fifty drinks out of a single
Ever wondered how bee keepers tend their hives to churn out millions of honey jars, how a familyâsized trike gets built, or how a sheet of ceramic can halt a bullet? This episode shows you all three.
Curious about the way the vital mineral for glass cookware is sourced, the tricks ATMs use to protect cash, or how a hyperâcar can be constructed from cloth? This episode uncovers the answers.
Discover how aquavit is produced, why kangaroos are used to protect motorcyclists in a crash, and the technique that removes decades of grime from New Yorkâs StâŻPatrickâs Cathedral â SeriesâŻ11, episoâŠ
Mikeâs got his hands on a battered Jaguar EâType, a classic thatâs hard to beat on the looks front. Heâs ready to gamble on fixing it up, but the price of the bits and pieces is massive â can they puâŠ
A Mini Moke is on the docket â originally built as an army offâroader before becoming a cult favourite for civilians. It looks like a solid project, but will the crew manage to agree on a plan and fiâŠ
Henry and Sam pop up in Worcestershire, where a farmer shows them a shed brimming with bikes that donât exactly spark their interest. Turns out thereâs something unexpected tucked away in the field nâŠ
You'll see how plastic cutlery, specialâeffects makeup, gold and even harps are made, with the show taking a close look at everyday items. S2, EpâŻ9
We break down the process behind laminate flooring, frozen desserts and everyday detergents â showing exactly how theyâre put together. SeriesâŻ2, EpisodeâŻ10.
Susie and Brenton try their hand at bringing two leather boxing belts back to life, Richard gives a pair of binoculars a onceâover, and Steve gets a mechanical money box ticking again. SeriesâŻ4, episâŠ
Drew and Viki swing by a couple of allâinâone venues, picking up a set of Ford Maddox Brown chairs and a recliner that came off a Victorian ocean liner.
Drew and Viki launch a fresh antiques hunt, tracking down a Scottish jewellery packing case and a matchâstick model made by a prisoner artist.
The Dust Devil crew have to pull the plug when their whole site gets flooded, and the Poseidon teamâs dig area is swamped too. With the water rising, every crew is scrambling to hit their own targets.
The Gold Gypsies stumble on a find that could turn their season around, while the Victoria Diggers run into paperwork hassles that really test Neville.
Raj Bisram and Paul Martin set off across Dorset, Devon, Somerset and beyond, hunting for hidden gems. Can they pull a profit at the Worcestershire auction? SeriesâŻ22, episodeâŻ14.
Angus and his crew swing by Harrogate to sift through a striking Art Deco collection, then head to a Shropshire cottage on the hunt for hidden treasures. SeriesâŻ2, episodeâŻ4.
Susie and Brenton try their hand at bringing two leather boxing belts back to life, Richard gives a pair of binoculars a onceâover, and Steve gets a mechanical money box ticking again. SeriesâŻ4, episâŠ
Ray Day. Henry and Sam swing by a shop to sell a bike, only to get pulled into checking out the other stuff on offer. They'll need to wade through the temptations to land a solid bargain.
In Lancashire, Henry and Sam swing by a collectorâs place near Preston, looking at his lot of military kit and American junk. While they're there they end up spotting something rather out of the ordiâŠ
Henry and the lads head to Hampshire, where they find a shed jammed with bikes and spot a rare Yamaha Maxam. Getting the old thing to start turns out to be a lot tougher than they thought. SeriesâŻ7, âŠ
Henry and Fuzz pop over to Wiltshire to meet Duncan, and the trio end up discovering a massive vintage diesel road roller stashed among a maze of farmâtool sheds. SeriesâŻ7, EpisodeâŻ8.
Angus spots some oneâoff Coronation Street bits at Amanda Barrie's Georgian house, then helps an exâBlue Peter presenter out on his farm in Wales. S3âŻEpâŻ4
Angus bumps into a quirky batch of oddments at Dom Joly's Regency townhouse, then Lizzie Cundy whips out a set of sleek party dresses that make him turn a shade pink.
Two antique pros crissâcross the UK with a ÂŁ200 budget each, snapping up rare finds and trying to sell them for a profit. SeriesâŻ25, EpisodeâŻ22.
Two antique specialists crissâcross the UK, each armed with just ÂŁ200 to hunt down curios and then flip them for a tidy profit. It's a race to see who can turn the smallest spend into the biggest retâŠ
Rob Tilley welcomes Henry and Fuzz to his Shropshire shed, where they pull out a Matchless G3 bike, some tin signs and a
Stuart Mills hosts as Henry and Fuzz uncover a beefy Ural sidecar in a Nottinghamshire shed. Itâs a wartimeâbuilt rig meant for rough terrain, and theyâll set about bringing it back to life â if it dâŠ
The final stretch sees the Misfits on their own as Joe âOpalâ Kalmarâs health takes a turn for the worse, while the Bushmen scramble to rescue whatâs left of their season. SeriesâŻ8, episodeâŻ20.
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Ever wonder how a harbour is set up to take in huge container ships, how factories pump out 28âŻmillion plastic bags a day, or how glass gets blown into those little ornaments? This episode pulls backâŠ
Ever wondered how the worldâs most expensive vinegar is produced? Or how divers manage to stay dry and warm beneath the waves? And how a plane can actually fly upsideâdown? SeriesâŻ11, EpisodeâŻ14
We see how engineers produce ultraâlight, greener steel that makes cars safer, then hop over to Australia to watch the massive spring shearing of roughly eightyâŻmillion sheep.
Ever wondered how todayâs airline seats manage to stay comfy, entertaining and safe, and why some bras use aerospace tech for a bit of extra lift? This episode breaks down the engineering behind both.
Mike snaps up a cheap Range Rover P38 and Edd gets to work fixing it up. They take it out onto Exmoor for a final spin before putting it on the market. SeriesâŻ8, episodeâŻ3.
Mike's got an old Frogeye Sprite and he's aiming to turn it into a topâspec classic, hoping to double his money, before taking it for a spin around Brooklands Motor Museum.
Ray Day. Henry and Sam swing by a shop to sell a bike, only to get pulled into checking out the other stuff on offer. They'll need to wade through the temptations to land a solid bargain.
In Lancashire, Henry and Sam swing by a collectorâs place near Preston, looking at his lot of military kit and American junk. While they're there they end up spotting something rather out of the ordiâŠ
We get up close with decorative mouldings, industrial pulleys and hoses to see exactly how they're put together.
Ever curious about how a putty knife, a garage door, an electric motor or even wool comes together? This slot shows the stepâbyâstep of making those everyday bits. SeasonâŻ2, EpisodeâŻ12.
The Repair Shop is the BBCâs goâto for watching skilled craftspeople bring cherished family bits back to life. In seriesâŻ4, episodeâŻ21, electrical whizz BrentonâŻWest gives a faded trophy a proper shiâŠ
Drew and Al hunt for pieces from businesses that are moving on, scooping up a eyeâcatching Windsor chair, an old anatomical model and relics from a former mill.
Viki's gearing up for her new shop, so she and Drew load the van on the road, grabbing some French advertising art and a little dollsâhouse cabinet. SeriesâŻ19, EpisodeâŻ7.
The Poseidon team get a harsh setback when their mining licences are threatened. The Dust Devils go allâin on a quartz reef, taking a big risk. Meanwhile Shane and Russell finally hit a gold strike. âŠ
A fresh crew is dealing with croc threats and accusations of illegal digging, while the Victoria Diggers get some muchâneeded help.
Raj Bisram and Paul Martin head to Warwickshire, Shakespeareâs backyard, to see if any antiques are worth buying. While scouting the region they bump into a herd of alpacas and give a go at a little âŠ
Angus heads down to Bradford to rummage through a huge haul of coins, toys and jewellery, while the crew empties a pretty cottage of its Yorkshireâmade furniture. SeriesâŻ2, EpisodeâŻ5.
The Repair Shop is the BBCâs goâto for watching skilled craftspeople bring cherished family bits back to life. In seriesâŻ4, episodeâŻ21, electrical whizz BrentonâŻWest gives a faded trophy a proper shiâŠ
In Lancashire, Henry and Sam poke around a huge garage jam-packed with hundreds of bits and bobs. Along the way they run into a selection of military vehicles and a sweet old-fashioned petrol pump. SâŠ
Henry and Sam head out to Northern Ireland, sifting through collections theyâve never laid eyes on and hoping to spot something truly out of the ordinary. SeasonâŻ2, episodeâŻ27
Rob Tilley welcomes Henry and Fuzz to his Shropshire shed, where they pull out a Matchless G3 bike, some tin signs and a
Stuart Mills hosts as Henry and Fuzz uncover a beefy Ural sidecar in a Nottinghamshire shed. Itâs a wartimeâbuilt rig meant for rough terrain, and theyâll set about bringing it back to life â if it dâŠ
Brian asks Angus to give his singer daughter Lucy a hand raising cash for a new mixing desk, and later Angus drops by Edwina's home to help with a fundraiser for Ukraine.
Angus steps in for comic Tommy, getting his stash of entertainment bits off the market, then Vanessa asks him to clear out a few rooms in her north London pad.
Two antique pros set off across Britain armed with just ÂŁ200 each, scouring for curios they can snap up and sell for a profit. SeasonâŻ25, episodeâŻ24.
Two antique pros set off across the UK with only ÂŁ200 each, hunting for rare bits they can buy cheap and sell for a profit. SeasonâŻ25, episodeâŻ25.
Henry and Fuzz drop by David Kingerley's shed in Derbyshire, a place jam-packed with vintage mechanical bits, and they come across a rare MonetâGoyon motorbike. S7, Ep11
Richard Gaunt welcomes Henry and Fuzz to his Staffordshire shed, where they pull out an Excelsior and a Mobylette while rummaging through a stash of classic twoâwheelers. SeriesâŻ7, episodeâŻ12.
Mark, the audio guru, brings a vintage jukebox back to life for widower Jeff, whoâs full of memories about it. Meanwhile, silversmith Brenton takes on the challenge of restoring an old compass. SerieâŠ
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Ever thought about turning powerâstation smoke into plasterboard? Curious how the worldâs biggest awards get cast? And how a plane can launch and touch down virtually anywhere? SeriesâŻ11, episodeâŻ17.
Ever wondered how car windows stop wind, rain, stones, burglars, noise and UV rays, and how lipstick gets its glossy finish? This episode breaks down both processes. S11, Ep18
Ever thought about how they brew the spirit George Washington favoured? Curious how they put aircraft seats through crash tests without actually bringing a plane down? Wonder how they manage to churnâŠ
We see how nickel gets mined and turned into the coins you spend, how canal
Mike's after a speedy Saab 9â3 with a bit of heritage, but tracking down a 9â3 Turbo that doesnât cost a fortune is tough. With slim profit margins, can Edd still swing a decent deal? SeriesâŻ8, episoâŠ
Mike jets off to the US hunting for a classic Dodge Charger. It's a topâend motor, but it comes with a steep price. Heâll have to work out if he can flip it for a profit.
In Lancashire, Henry and Sam poke around a huge garage jam-packed with hundreds of bits and bobs. Along the way they run into a selection of military vehicles and a sweet old-fashioned petrol pump. SâŠ
Henry and Sam head out to Northern Ireland, sifting through collections theyâve never laid eyes on and hoping to spot something truly out of the ordinary. SeasonâŻ2, episodeâŻ27
How It's Made goes behind factory doors to reveal how everyday items are built. In SeriesâŻ2, EpisodeâŻ13 the show covers toothpicks, acrylic bathtubs, helicopters and beer, and explains the technologyâŠ
How It's Made reveals how everyday itemsânails, staples, safety glasses, fabrics, bicyclesâare actually built. The show takes you inside factories around the world so you can watch raw materials becoâŠ
Wayne Carini uncovers three hidden FerrariâŻ308s in a local garage while his friend Roger Barr works on a beltâjob. He then shifts into sales mode, trying to find buyers for the Italian trio and showiâŠ
Wayne Carini is back on the hunt for a stash of brassâera beauties, tracking down a 1913 Hudson, a 1910 StoddardâDayton, a 1906 Oldsmobile and a Redding motorcycle. The veteran carârestorer and dealeâŠ
Wayne Carini teams up with Olympic goldâmedallist JonnyâŻMoseley and the Squaw Valley ski resort to hunt down a classic vehicle that could've been on the roads at the 1960 Winter Games. The show blendâŠ
In this episode ofâŻChasing Classic Cars, Wayne Carini finds a rare 1934 LincolnâŻKB convertible and ends up paying a steep price. He also picks up a 1970s Chrysler KâCar and a 1960s Buick convertible âŠ
Mike Brewer finds a VWâŻ181 âThingâ from a collector, but he has to spend a lot to buy it, leaving little for the rebuild. Mechanic Edd China is still on hand in seriesâŻ12, so the two have to be invenâŠ
Mike Brewer finds a oneâowner VW Corrado VR6, a coupe he buys at a bargain. Heâs excited about the find. With mechanic Edd China in the garage, they discover cheap buys can bring costly problems, andâŠ
Mike's keen to splash out on a custom bus, but Eddâs
Wheeler Dealers follows car enthusiast Mike Brewer and mechanic Edd China as they hunt for classic rides to fix up and sell. In seriesâŻ6, episodeâŻ7 they pull the bonnet on a dusty VW Beetle and try tâŠ
Mike and his mechanic Edd are back at it, pulling a VW Beetle apart and putting it back together â part two of the build, and itâs not all smooth sailing. Youâll see the car start to take shape whileâŠ
Mikeâs on the hunt for a classic VW T2 camper, but the prices are out of reach, so he settles for the lessâpopular panelâvan version. Now itâs up to Edd to see if he can pull off the ambitious rebuilâŠ
Mike spots a 1970 VW Fastback thatâs a bit of a mess, so he and Ant get to work making it roadâworthy again and hope they can finish in time to turn a profit. SeriesâŻ15, episodeâŻ11.
Mike comes across a 1992 VW Corrado G60 that's been loaded with a bunch of afterâmarket mods. Parts are hard
In this episode ofâŻShedâŻ&âŻBuried: Classic Cars, HenryâŻCole and his longâtime sidekick FuzzâŻTownshend search the sheds and barns of Northamptonshire for hidden motoring gems. They uncover a fully custâŠ
Episode six finds Henry Cole and mechanic Fuzz Townshend exploring two huge sheds filled with old military gear â army quad bikes, amphibious troop carriers and a rare Daimler Ferret scout car. They âŠ
Henry Cole and Fuzz Townshend drop into a LeightonâŻBuzzard shed packed with American muscle cars, hunting for a solid classic they think can fetch a tidy profit. They dig through the stash, mixing knâŠ
In this episode Henry Cole and mechanic Fuzz Townshend head up to Yorkshire to hunt for a lost classicâa oneâoff Jaguar EâType RatâŻRod. They discover a rare Eâtype with a massive surprise hidden undeâŠ
The fresh recruits are dropped straight into work on a scarce Lotus and a quirky race car, while Richard's prized steamâcar project looks like it might sputter out. SeasonâŻ5, episodeâŻ7.
Henry and Fuzz swing by Bristol to have a look at Robertâs 1950 Austin Atlantic. The carâs been gathering dust for years â can they get this classic British ride back on the road? SeasonâŻ4, episodeâŻ1.
The USA Sprint Race is the third sprint of the 2026 MotoGP season and takes place at the Circuit of the Americas outside Austin. Itâs a 20âminute, fastâpaced showdown with MarcâŻMarquez, JorgeâŻMartin âŠ