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Status: Ended
Network: Science
Type: Documentary
Rating: 7.1/10
Impossible Engineering
Overview
Behind every seemingly impossible marvel of modern engineering is a cast of historic trailblazers who designed new building techniques, took risks on untested materials and revolutionised their field. Each episode details how giant structures, record-beating buildings, war ships and spacecraft are built and work. As the show revels in these modern day creations, it also leaps back in time to recount the stories of the exceptional engineers whose technological advances made it all possible.
This production, originally released in 2015, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Documentary series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.1 across its 10 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary.
- • Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Specials
11 Episodes • Aired 2016-08-02
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
6 Episodes • Aired 2015-04-13
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
8 Episodes • Aired 2016-03-16
How does a cruise ship containing 18 decks and 6,000 guests stay afloat? How was the world's heaviest man-made structure built? Which construction can hold the most football fans in the world? The second season answers these questions, and more.
Season 3
12 Episodes • Aired 2017-03-30
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4: Extreme Railroads
6 Episodes • Aired 2018-05-17
Since their spectacular rise in the 19th century, railroads have been at the cutting edge of engineering and technology and that remains true, even today. Extreme Railroads shines a light on the world's most extraordinary rail systems, including New York's Arthur Kill Vertical Lift Bridge, Japan's Bullet Train and California's Central Pacific Railroad.
