Impossible Engineering

Tuesdays at 9pm

Impossible Engineering is the illuminating series about the breakthroughs that have shaped breathtaking feats of modern construction.

Impossible Engineering

Impossible Engineering

Series 3 | Episode 4

London's newest rail network is a project of staggering proportions, with 10,000 personnel working across 40 sites and on 118km of track. Hear the story of Crossrail.

Impossible Engineering

Impossible Engineering

Series 3 | Episode 3

The Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope, or FAST, is the world's largest radio telescope. Hear how history's pioneers made it all possible.

Impossible Engineering

Impossible Engineering

Series 3 | Episode 2

The world's largest crane ship, the Pioneering Spirit can install oil pipelines in deep waters. Hear about the cutting-edge technology behind this project.

Impossible Engineering

Impossible Engineering

Series 2 | Episode 8

The Virginia-class submarine is the most advanced nuclear-powered fast attack submarine ever built for the US Navy. Hear how this 7,800-tonne beast was made.

Impossible Engineering

Impossible Engineering

Series 2 | Episode 7

The Shard became the tallest building in London upon its completion in 2012. Standing over 1,000ft high, hear how this 95-storey skyscraper was conceived and constructed.

Impossible Engineering

Impossible Engineering

Series 2 | Episode 6

The Oasis-class cruise ships are the largest passenger ships in the world, capable of carrying well over 5,000 travellers. Hear all about their construction.

6 Incredible Engineering Marvels

6 Incredible Engineering Marvels

From a radio telescope that might just find aliens, to a truly terrifying rollercoaster.

Four Examples of Engineering Genius

Four Examples of Engineering Genius

How human ingenuity has led to the creation of spectacular structures.

About Impossible Engineering

About Impossible Engineering

Behind every impossible marvel of modern engineering is a cast of historic trailblazers.

Series 1 Episode Guide

Series 1 Episode Guide

Each episode details how giant structures and record-beating buildings are built.

Impossible Engineering

Series 3 | Episode 5

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Dan Cruikshank's Bridges of London

Dan Cruickshank explores London and the secrets of the bridges that have made it.

The Golden Age of Canals

The Golden Age of Canals

Gina McKee narrates this affectionate celebration of Britain's canals.