Education/Science/Factual Topics★ NewSubtitles
Duration
30 minutes
Series Info
Season 10 Episode 11 of 20

Quick Summary

The programme explains the construction process of tunnels and reveals the hidden techniques behind the lion dance. It also showcases a device that extracts rainwater from sports fields, enabling quicker resumption of play.

About This Program

Lion Dance/Tunnel/Super Sopper is a programme formatted as a single episode. It brings together three seemingly unrelated topics into one concise broadcast, giving viewers a quick yet focused look at each subject. The episode walks the audience through the way tunnels are constructed, then lifts the veil on the hidden techniques behind the lion dance. It also showcases a specialised device that can clear rain‑water from sports fields, meaning play can get back on sooner after a downpour. In the tunnel segment, the show explains the step‑by‑step process used to dig and line underground passages, highlighting the engineering decisions that keep the structures safe and functional. The lion‑dance portion follows, revealing the traditional secrets that performers use to bring the colourful creature to life, from choreography to costume mechanics. The final part introduces the rain‑water removal system, a piece of equipment designed to pump excess water away from playing surfaces quickly and efficiently. By draining the fields faster, the device helps sporting events resume with minimal delay, keeping schedules on track even when the weather turns wet.

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How Do They Do It? broadcasts on Discovery History at 10:30pm, Thursday, 12 February 2026. (Subtitles)

Channel Numbers:
Sky HD784Sky174Virgin181

Production Details

Runtime30 mins