Education/Science/Factual Topics★ New
Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 1 Episode 5 of 8

Quick Summary

Adam, together with a demolition expert, conducts a series of bold experiments using nitroglycerin, recognised as one of the world’s most dangerous and explosive substances. The programme documents their daring tests, pushing the limits of safety while handling this highly volatile chemical.

About This Program

Nitro‑Explode‑aganza is a programme presented as an episode‑length feature. It falls under the genre of an episode, offering a focused look at a single, high‑octane subject rather than a multi‑part series. The title hints at the explosive nature of the content that follows. The core of the episode follows Adam together with a demolition expert as they set up a succession of bold experiments. Their aim is to put one of the most hazardous chemicals to the test, arranging each trial with careful planning while still embracing the inherent danger of the material. The substance at the centre of these trials is nitroglycerin, widely recognised as one of the world’s most dangerous and explosive chemicals. Its volatility makes any handling a high‑risk endeavour, and the programme highlights just how precarious working with such a compound can be. Throughout the broadcast, Adam and the demolition specialist repeatedly stage these daring experiments, showcasing the fine line between controlled demolition and uncontrolled blast. By repeatedly confronting the explosive potential of nitroglycerin, the episode underscores both the skill required and the peril involved in tampering with such a powerful substance.

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Runtime60 mins