How Do They Do It?

Season 7

TV-G
This program is about engineering and scientific miracles and the people whose ability to solve problems make them happen.
20 Episodes
  • Underground World, Gunmakers
    E1
    Episode 1Underground World, GunmakersHead underground into America's largest mine to find out how lead is extracted. And how do they manufacture and test made-to-measure shotguns?
  • Diggers, Taste Of The Orient, Into The Void
    E2
    Episode 2Diggers, Taste Of The Orient, Into The VoidHow do they operate the world's most versatile construction machines? Plus, how do they maintain the Willis Tower Skydeck in Chicago?
  • Peanut Butter, Breaking Point
    E3
    Episode 3Peanut Butter, Breaking PointHow are peanuts harvested, roasted and transformed into peanut butter; and how are domestic appliances tested?
  • Smooth As Marble, Hot Stuff, Umbrellas
    E4
    Episode 4Smooth As Marble, Hot Stuff, UmbrellasHow do they mine marble for Washington's monuments; how do they make Tabasco Sauce; and how do they produce storm proof umbrellas?
  • Tales From The Black Stuff, Silk, In The Can
    E5
    Episode 5Tales From The Black Stuff, Silk, In The CanHow do they make Irish stout and how do they use silkworms to create gunpowder bags and clothes? Plus, how do they put soup into cans?
  • Fire Extinguishers, Cruise Liner
    E6
    Episode 6Fire Extinguishers, Cruise LinerHow are phosphates used to put out fires; and how are cruise liners fuelled up and stocked with supplies before a voyage?
  • Aircraft Tyres, Six Shooters, Fever Pitch
    E7
    Episode 7Aircraft Tyres, Six Shooters, Fever PitchHow do they make aeroplane tyres; how do they fire the fastest guns in the west; and how do they make artificial turf for football pitches?
  • Soft As Sponge, The Knowledge
    E8
    Episode 8Soft As Sponge, The KnowledgeIn this episode, learn how they dive for sponges and how taxi drivers know their way to so many different destinations.
  • Money Movers, Catch Of The Day, Amazing Grace
    E9
    Episode 9Money Movers, Catch Of The Day, Amazing GraceHow do they transport cash securely; how do they land big game fish; and how do they produce bagpipes?
  • Crash Testing, Books Etc, Margarine
    E10
    Episode 10Crash Testing, Books Etc, MargarineHow do they design cars that will protect you in a crash; how do they print a bestseller; and how do they transform oil into margarine?
  • Whisky Galore, Disaster Prevention
    E11
    Episode 11Whisky Galore, Disaster PreventionHow is water transformed into whisky; and how are they preparing for another natural disaster like Hurricane Katrina?
  • Sugar, Fish Farming
    E12
    Episode 12Sugar, Fish FarmingHow do they transform raw cane into sugar; how do they farm fish; and how do they create tailor made suits that are ready within the day?
  • Money, Shoe-In
    E13
    Episode 13Money, Shoe-InHow are banknotes designed and printed; and how is leather hide transformed into pairs of shiny shoes?
  • Battery Power, Chocolate, Toothbrushes
    E14
    Episode 14Battery Power, Chocolate, ToothbrushesHow do they make toothbrushes; how do they produce millions of car batteries; and how are cacao beans transformed into chocolate?
  • Eiffel Tower, Snowboards
    E15
    Episode 15Eiffel Tower, SnowboardsHow do they carry out maintenance on the Eiffel Tower; and how do they design and build the ultimate snowboards?
  • Decaf Coffee, Smoked Fish, Water Jets
    E16
    Episode 16Decaf Coffee, Smoked Fish, Water JetsHow do they turn coffee beans into decaffeinated coffee; how do they smoke fish; and how do they use water to power ships?
  • Blaze Cops, Oaked
    E17
    Episode 17Blaze Cops, OakedHow do investigators establish the cause of a fire; and why are oak barrels important in traditional French winemaking?
  • Lawnmowers, Bread, Clean Water
    E18
    Episode 18Lawnmowers, Bread, Clean WaterHow do they build the world's fastest lawnmowers; how do they set the price of bread; and how do they use coconuts to clean water?
  • Matches, Chrome
    E19
    Episode 19Matches, ChromeHow do they produce millions of matches; and how do they buff and polish chrome for the perfect shine?
  • Off-Roaders, Saddles, Cakes
    E20
    Episode 20Off-Roaders, Saddles, CakesHow do they build the best off-road cars; how can cowboys stay on a bucking bronco; and how do they transform flour into cakes?
 
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