Synopsis
Discover how and why the world’s most iconic bridges were built.
Episodes
Season 11
Golden Gate BridgeRob Bell visits San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge and meets the people who keep it operational, as well as discovering the fascinating history of a bridge that many claimed was impossible to build.45m2
Sydney Harbour BridgeSydney Harbour Bridge is the world's tallest and widest steel arched bridge. Connecting the northern suburbs with the city centre, it brought together a city divided not just by water but by cultural differences. Rob Bell explores the story of this engineering masterpiece, whose builders utilised the very latest technologies and techniques of their time.45m3
The Iron Bridge, ShropshireRob Bell explores the history and construction of the world's first bridge to be constructed entirely from iron.45m4
Brooklyn BridgeRob Bell reveals that the building of the Brooklyn bridge was a classic New York tale of big money, corruption, ambition, death and tragedy.45m5
The Millau ViaductRob Bell looks at two bridges by British architect Lord Norman Foster - the Millau Viaduct in southern France and London's Millennium Bridge.45m6
Severn BridgeRob Bell reveals why the design of the Severn suspension bridge revolutionised bridge-building and the dangers involved in the construction.45m
Golden Gate BridgeRob Bell visits San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge and meets the people who keep it operational, as well as discovering the fascinating history of a bridge that many claimed was impossible to build.45m2Sydney Harbour BridgeSydney Harbour Bridge is the world's tallest and widest steel arched bridge. Connecting the northern suburbs with the city centre, it brought together a city divided not just by water but by cultural differences. Rob Bell explores the story of this engineering masterpiece, whose builders utilised the very latest technologies and techniques of their time.45m3The Iron Bridge, ShropshireRob Bell explores the history and construction of the world's first bridge to be constructed entirely from iron.45m4Brooklyn BridgeRob Bell reveals that the building of the Brooklyn bridge was a classic New York tale of big money, corruption, ambition, death and tragedy.45m5The Millau ViaductRob Bell looks at two bridges by British architect Lord Norman Foster - the Millau Viaduct in southern France and London's Millennium Bridge.45m6Severn BridgeRob Bell reveals why the design of the Severn suspension bridge revolutionised bridge-building and the dangers involved in the construction.45mCast
