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Across the globe, there are remarkable construction blunders. Design teams and specialists examine what went wrong and demonstrate how engineers are fixing them.

A huge explosion devastates an oil storage depot, and in Canada a bull brings a rodeo rider’s career to an end. The show is presented by Ron Pitts.

A Qatari sheikh survives when his racing boat capsizes in the Persian Gulf, and a seaplane crashes on take‑off just metres from an amateur cameraman. The episode is presented by Ron Pitts.

Argentine firefighters confront explosions as a chemical fire rages. A helicopter crashes at a Spanish air show, and a landslide destroys a pit mine in Malaysia.

A fire and explosion shut down Sydney Airport, a woman survives a tornado that demolishes her home, and a $1 million boat is ripped apart after crashing into a wall. The programme is presented by Ron Pitts.

Learn how wooden toys are crafted. The episode also reveals the production of retro toasters, laboratory furnaces and aerogels.

It reveals how combination squares, ball valves and string trimmers are produced. It also demonstrates the methods used to farm shrimp.

The episode follows people purchasing items without leaving the house. It shows how shoppers can order and have goods delivered straight to their door.

The episode follows people purchasing items without leaving the house. It shows how shoppers can order and have goods delivered straight to their door.

The specialists restore a velvet poster of a black panther and a metal garden ornament that was a gift from a deceased grandchild. They also refurbish a grandfather’s camera and a pair of sandals dating from the 1800s.

Drew Pritchard eagerly examines a quirky collection of military antiques in Nantes, France. He also shows interest in a de Sede sofa bed in the Netherlands.

In Leeds, Drew Pritchard and Tee John meet two dealers who have been collecting since 1971. While there, Drew discovers an old industrial stool and a set of ceramic hand moulds.

Mel and Alex venture into hazardous old mine shafts in search of fresh gold. Meanwhile, the Heli‑hunters scramble to stake a claim and finish their season.

Alan and Salty confront gunfire and crocodiles while hunting for gold in the Cape York rainforest. Meanwhile, the Brumbies sprint to stay ahead of the desert heat.

Inexperienced miners Justin and Daniel navigate a perilous tunnel deep underground in an abandoned mine. At the same time, Kelly and Al are searching for a rare, valuable black opal.

Mick Cooke's mine stalls when the conveyor belt tears on a crucial piece of equipment. Pressed for cash, he leaves town to take on another job.

The specialists restore a velvet poster of a black panther and a metal garden ornament that was a gift from a deceased grandchild. They also refurbish a grandfather’s camera and a pair of sandals dating from the 1800s.

Henry and Fuzz head to Wales to meet Stuart and come across a Morris 35 van. The vehicle looks tired yet still has plenty of charm. Will they manage to get its wheels turning again?

Henry Cole and Sam Lovegrove set about restoring a 1968 Morris ambulance. They convert it into a quintessential vintage race transporter.

In Devon, Henry and Sam visit a father and his daughter who have a shed brimming with vintage American memorabilia. The duo are instantly drawn to a dusty Chicago police car.

Henry and Sam explore a remarkable Americana collection in Cornwall. While they’re checking out a range of classic motors, Sam pulls a big surprise for Henry.

Angus discovers a rare porcelain figurine that fetches a hefty price. Meanwhile, a widow is surprised when her late husband's collection sells for a modest fortune.

Angus uncovers ancient Greek and Roman artefacts in Derbyshire. In Kent, he’s drawn to a curiously well‑travelled wardrobe.

David Harper and Catherine Southon head to Kent for a treasure hunt. Among the discoveries are a menagerie of mechanical animals and a hammer that would make any auctioneer’s gavel look modest.

Catherine and David travel to Sussex, where nostalgia sets in. David recalls his school cricket team, while Catherine longs for some aeronautical gadgets.

Henry and Fuzz explore Nir's vehicle collection. It features American air taxis, 1920s Citroen saloons and 1980s Japanese superbikes.

Henry and Fuzz meet Norman, a lifelong petrolhead. His shed is packed with vintage cars, film props, motorbikes and classic Mercedes saloon models.

Guz coats his Honda in gold, meets anime car artist Rhian and picks up vintage car‑building skills. He then perfects doughnuts on the drift track.

Dara Ó Briain presents a competition in which two squads of leading comedians go head‑to‑head, ridiculing the week’s news. Each team strives to out‑joke the other with sharp, topical humour.

The programme examines how ancient Greeks devised parchment using techniques that remain in use today. It also looks at the craft of making shuttlecocks.

It shows how pizza is prepared for soldiers on the front line, and it also follows the production of the world’s smoothest ballpoint pens that never leak or fade.