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The complex technological processes involved in cooling the iconic Sydney Opera House. Plus, how Sheffield steel is transformed into a carpenter's handsaw
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A look at ways to weave an authentic Turkish carpet, and how helicopter blade technology is being used to make cross country skis. Plus, the practicalities behind the Niagara Falls
A look at ways to weave an authentic Turkish carpet, and how helicopter blade technology is being used to make cross country skis. Plus, the practicalities behind the Niagara Falls
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A look at ways to weave an authentic Turkish carpet, and how helicopter blade technology is being used to make cross country skis. Plus, the practicalities behind the Niagara Falls
A look at ways to weave an authentic Turkish carpet, and how helicopter blade technology is being used to make cross country skis. Plus, the practicalities behind the Niagara Falls
Quadrupling the power of the world's biggest engines with the world's most powerful turbochargers, and building new roads from old waste plastic
How wind is harnessed to power a racing yacht to Olympic gold, and how do to make a sword fit for an officer at the world's largest sword factory
Quadrupling the power of the world's biggest engines with the world's most powerful turbochargers, and building new roads from old waste plastic
How wind is harnessed to power a racing yacht to Olympic gold, and how do to make a sword fit for an officer at the world's largest sword factory
A look at how motorhomes are filled with items fit for a luxury apartment. The programme also examines the production process of ballet shoes
The complex technological processes involved in creating seemingly simple modern-day objects. This edition looks at how life-saving gloves are made
Mining million tonnes of fertiliser from below the sea. Plus, a look at how to hand print millions of colourful clothes using the ancient art of batik
A look at how motorhomes are filled with items fit for a luxury apartment. The programme also examines the production process of ballet shoes
The complex technological processes involved in creating seemingly simple modern-day objects. This edition looks at how life-saving gloves are made
How thousands of tonnes of basmati rice are turned into millions of microwaveable meals. Plus, a look at how to craft mechanical singing birds
How do they make an almost invisible hearing aid that connects wirelessly to your phone? And, how do they build the carriages for London's new underground railway?
Mining million tonnes of fertiliser from below the sea. Plus, a look at how to hand print millions of colourful clothes using the ancient art of batik
How thousands of tonnes of basmati rice are turned into millions of microwaveable meals. Plus, a look at how to craft mechanical singing birds
A look at the remote-controlled underwater robots that do the jobs too dangerous for human divers. Plus, the world's most cuddly teddy bears
How do they make an almost invisible hearing aid that connects wirelessly to your phone? And, how do they build the carriages for London's new underground railway?
A look at the remote-controlled underwater robots that do the jobs too dangerous for human divers. Plus, the world's most cuddly teddy bears
How islanders of the Outer Hebrides use pedal power to weave Harris tweed, and how fermented shark is prepared
How deliveries are made to the International Space Station, and the processes used to make the world's most expensive and luxurious beds
How pizza is made for soldiers on the frontline, and the process of making the world's smoothest writing ballpoint pens that don't leak or fade
How islanders of the Outer Hebrides use pedal power to weave Harris tweed, and how fermented shark is prepared
How to make modern violins that sound as good as the legendary Stradivarius. Plus, how houses are built out of volcanic rock
How deliveries are made to the International Space Station, and the processes used to make the world's most expensive and luxurious beds
Tuesday 9 December
How pizza is made for soldiers on the frontline, and the process of making the world's smoothest writing ballpoint pens that don't leak or fade
How a Dutch company make the world's fastest super-yachts. Plus, a new space suit that weighs and costs a fifth of the previous design
How to make modern violins that sound as good as the legendary Stradivarius. Plus, how houses are built out of volcanic rock
The complex technological processes involved in creating seemingly simple modern-day objects. This time, how rowing machines, Parma ham and London Underground signs are made
How a Dutch company make the world's fastest super-yachts. Plus, a new space suit that weighs and costs a fifth of the previous design
The complex technological processes involved in creating seemingly simple modern-day objects. This time, how rowing machines, Parma ham and London Underground signs are made
How to make a bicycle which can fold up to a tenth the size of a regular bike. Plus, the process behind the making of a Borsalino hat worn by Indiana Jones
How to make the Fender Stratocaster electric guitar, and a look at the way Swedish fermented cod roe Kalles caviar is made
How do planes take off and land on a beach at one of the world's oldest airports? And, how do they hand-make the national dress of Bavaria, lederhosen?
How to make a bicycle which can fold up to a tenth the size of a regular bike. Plus, the process behind the making of a Borsalino hat worn by Indiana Jones
The methods used to catch the world's largest lobsters. Plus, production of the iconic Chesterfield sofa and methods used to achieve the world's sharpest TV pictures
How to make the Fender Stratocaster electric guitar, and a look at the way Swedish fermented cod roe Kalles caviar is made
Wednesday 10 December
How do they take a car from Siberia to the Sahara without leaving Germany? Plus, how do they hand craft a baseball glove that will last a lifetime?
How do planes take off and land on a beach at one of the world's oldest airports? And, how do they hand-make the national dress of Bavaria, lederhosen?
The methods used to catch the world's largest lobsters. Plus, production of the iconic Chesterfield sofa and methods used to achieve the world's sharpest TV pictures
How 10 million copies a day are printed of the world's best-selling newspaper. Plus, 32,000 pairs of socks a day are knitted at South Africa's biggest sock factory
How do they take a car from Siberia to the Sahara without leaving Germany? Plus, how do they hand craft a baseball glove that will last a lifetime?
How 10 million copies a day are printed of the world's best-selling newspaper. Plus, 32,000 pairs of socks a day are knitted at South Africa's biggest sock factory
A look at the gravity-defying 'magic' behind Pisa's leaning tower. Plus, the making of chocolate digestive biscuits
How ancient Greeks invented parchment with techniques still used today. Plus, the making of shuttlecocks
A look at the gravity-defying 'magic' behind Pisa's leaning tower. Plus, the making of chocolate digestive biscuits
The production of 99 per cent of America's raisins in California's San Joaquin Valley. Plus, the manufacture of the world's oldest type of paper
How do they use ancient techniques and modern technology to produce thousands of tonnes of barbecue charcoal? How do they cook up Japan's soba noodles?
How ancient Greeks invented parchment with techniques still used today. Plus, the making of shuttlecocks
Thursday 11 December
The production of 99 per cent of America's raisins in California's San Joaquin Valley. Plus, the manufacture of the world's oldest type of paper
How do they grow America's only freshwater pearls in Tennessee? Plus, a look at how the world's sharpest knives are forged
How ugly root vegetables are transformed into sweet sugar. Plus, the manufacture of feather dusters and party balloons
How do they use ancient techniques and modern technology to produce thousands of tonnes of barbecue charcoal? How do they cook up Japan's soba noodles?
How do they grow America's only freshwater pearls in Tennessee? Plus, a look at how the world's sharpest knives are forged
How ugly root vegetables are transformed into sweet sugar. Plus, the manufacture of feather dusters and party balloons
How pizza is made for soldiers on the frontline, and the process of making the world's smoothest writing ballpoint pens that don't leak or fade
How to make modern violins that sound as good as the legendary Stradivarius. Plus, how houses are built out of volcanic rock
How does one family in America make three quarters of the world's peppermint oil? Also, how do they make state-of-the-art, performance-enhancing tennis rackets?
How do they turn trees into billions of pencils? How do they make liquorice? And, how do they use traditional techniques to weave the world's most fashionable lace?
How pizza is made for soldiers on the frontline, and the process of making the world's smoothest writing ballpoint pens that don't leak or fade
How one of the world's most valuable metals, platinum, is mined. Plus, the production of manga comics and a look at how lemons are turned into an Italian after-dinner drinks
How to make modern violins that sound as good as the legendary Stradivarius. Plus, how houses are built out of volcanic rock
A look at the production process of trombones, traditional Spanish wineskins, and how muddy peat is turned into rejuvenating face cream
Friday 12 December
How does one family in America make three quarters of the world's peppermint oil? Also, how do they make state-of-the-art, performance-enhancing tennis rackets?
A look at the production process of surfboards. Plus, how millions of tonnes of butter is made each year
How do they turn trees into billions of pencils? How do they make liquorice? And, how do they use traditional techniques to weave the world's most fashionable lace?
How one of the world's most valuable metals, platinum, is mined. Plus, the production of manga comics and a look at how lemons are turned into an Italian after-dinner drinks
A look at the production process of trombones, traditional Spanish wineskins, and how muddy peat is turned into rejuvenating face cream
A look at transporting racehorses in luxury. Plus, the creative methods use to photograph food
A look at the production process of surfboards. Plus, how millions of tonnes of butter is made each year
How does one family in America make three quarters of the world's peppermint oil? Also, how do they make state-of-the-art, performance-enhancing tennis rackets?
A look at the production process of trombones, traditional Spanish wineskins, and how muddy peat is turned into rejuvenating face cream
A look at transporting racehorses in luxury. Plus, the creative methods use to photograph food
How a Dutch company make the world's fastest super-yachts. Plus, a new space suit that weighs and costs a fifth of the previous design
The complex technological processes involved in creating seemingly simple modern-day objects. This time, how rowing machines, Parma ham and London Underground signs are made
A look at the production process of surfboards. Plus, how millions of tonnes of butter is made each year
How a Dutch company make the world's fastest super-yachts. Plus, a new space suit that weighs and costs a fifth of the previous design
A look at transporting racehorses in luxury. Plus, the creative methods use to photograph food
The complex technological processes involved in creating seemingly simple modern-day objects. This time, how rowing machines, Parma ham and London Underground signs are made