An iconic knife that's been an integral part of military culture for more than a hundred years, the Swiss Army Knife has been put in service around the world – and even in space.
Polyethylene is measured and molded, heated and cooled to create a rugged and air-droppable case that's tougher than the rest. Stronger, lighter, and more durable than their wooden predecessors, these keep out wind, rain, sand, and humidity to ensure that valuable supplies arrive intact.
Awe-inspiring palaces are the legacy that demonstrates the brilliance of Islamic engineers, culminating arguably the most beautiful building in the World - the Taj Mahal.
Even before the start of recorded history, ancient engineers across the World were erecting giant monuments. What was their purpose?
As far back as the Bronze Age, humans were building ships capable of crossing oceans and trading between continents.
Without water, civilization is simply not possible. Romans took control of their water supplies very, very seriously.
Temples, designed to honor the Gods, have been at the heart of cities since the earliest times
Building for God reached a high point in the Middle Ages when a new engineering movement emerged in Europe, changing the rules forever.
Cross-trainer, 3D printer, food mixer, frozen yoghurt maker, turnstile and office chair... Using ultra realistic CGI animation, we explode everyday objects into their component parts, to reveal their secret workings.
Treadmill, turntable, barbeque, outboard motor, pneumatic drill, ballpoint pen... Using ultra realistic CGI animation, we explode everyday objects into their component parts, to reveal their secret workings.
Skateboard, vacuum cleaner, ATM, car jack, digital projector, and multi-tool... Using ultra realistic CGI animation, we explode everyday objects into their component parts, to reveal their secret workings.
Car winch, hiking boot, coffee machine, piano, vending machine, abseil catch... Using ultra realistic CGI animation, we explode everyday objects into their component parts, to reveal their secret workings.
In search of the classic British pairing, tea and biscuits, Lord Prescott travels to Liverpool to visit the Typhoo tea factory, discovering the key to a perfectly brewed cup. Back in Yorkshire, he stops by the Fox's biscuits factory, rounding off his journey with a truly British treat.
To discover how his favourite meal—fish supper followed by rice pudding—is made, Lord Prescott visits the Ambrosia factory in Devon to explore the production of classic British desserts. Returning north to Grimsby, he heads to the Young's factory to learn about their famous fish pie.
Exploring the historic Lea & Perrins factory, Lord Prescott uncovers the story behind its legendary Worcestershire sauce, made since 1837. He then heads to Manchester to the Soreen factory, home of the beloved malt loaf, where he joins the production line and experiments with creating a new flavour.
Paintball gun, floor scrubber, ice machine, pool table, shopping trolley, gas boiler... Using ultra realistic CGI animation, we explode everyday objects into their component parts, to reveal their secret workings.
The power of the ocean's tides is the last great untapped energy source on Earth. Teams of engineers race to perfect the technology to harness the vast flowers of water.
It is the greatest technological challenge ever undertaken by humankind. The quest to produce the ultimate energy solution... fusion.
The way we fly about to change, driven by a new breed of aviators not afraid to think differently. Could the days of the jet age be numbered?
This film follows the race to generate vast power from thin air - the wind. One of the world's biggest windfarms is being built off the English coast.