Richard Hammond's Big

Richard journeys to Dubai to visit the Burj Khalifa, recognised as the tallest building on the planet. During his visit he ends up scaling the structure’s enormous lightning conductor, which holds the record for being the largest of its type worldwide.

The broadcast titled Tallest Building on Earth is presented as a programme, specifically an episode‑style entry within its series. Its format places it squarely in the genre of a single‑episode feature, offering viewers a focused look at an iconic structure. In this installment, the host, Richard, travels to Dubai to explore the Burj Khalifa, recognised worldwide as the tallest building. The episode follows his journey as he steps inside the soaring skyscraper, setting the stage for an unusual adventure at its summit. While inside the tower, Richard takes on the task of ascending the building’s lightning‑rod system. This climb leads him up the structure that holds the distinction of being the planet’s largest lightning conductor, a component designed to protect the edifice from electrical storms. The segment highlights both the sheer height of the Burj Khalifa and the scale of its protective lightning‑conducting apparatus. By reaching the top of this extensive system, Richard demonstrates the engineering feats involved in safeguarding the world’s tallest man‑made landmark.