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 5 | Episode 16

Stratolaunch is designed to lift rockets, spacecraft and experimental high-speed hypersonic planes into the stratosphere, then release them for their onward journey into space.

Impossible Engineering

Impossible Engineering

Series 5 | Episode 15

The Falkirk wheel is the first and only rotating boat lift, capable of moving 600 tonnes of boat and water over a 25-metre height difference in just minutes.

Impossible Engineering

Impossible Engineering

Series 5 | Episode 14

Chinese authorities attempt a huge infrastructure project as they try to move vast amounts of water from the wet south of the country to the dry north.

Impossible Engineering

Impossible Engineering

Series 5 | Episode 13

The skinniest skyscraper on earth is being built in New York City. Can engineers find a way to build this ultra-tall slender building?

Impossible Engineering

Impossible Engineering

Series 5 | Episode 12

A look at the Beijing Daxing, set to become the biggest airport in the world, designed to accommodate a staggering 100 million travellers each year.

Impossible Engineering

Impossible Engineering

Series 5 | Episode 11

A look at the world's biggest oil tanker - the mighty Supertanker Europe of the record-breaking TI Class of ship.

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 2 | Episode 1

Gotthard Tunnel

Freeview 26
Sky 155
Virginmedia 129
Youview 26
Freesat 159
Bt 26
Talktalk 26

Remind Me TV Guide

Dan Cruikshank's Bridges of London

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.