Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections
Season 2
TV-G
With hands-on experiments and intrepid investigative work, Richard Hammond reveals the secrets behind modern-day superstructures.
Where to Watch Season 2
6 Episodes
- Wembley Stadium
E1Wembley StadiumRichard kicks off proceedings at Wembley Stadium, the high-tech home of English football. No one can deny the magnificence of Wembley, but how is its towering arch inspired by a medieval crossbow and how did a simple rock climbers’ knot help engineers raise it into place? Richard tracks down the answers – and finds out how experts preserved the famous ‘Wembley Roar’. - Sydney Opera House
E2Sydney Opera HouseTowering over Sydney Harbour, the famous Opera House is one of the most recognisable and iconic buildings in the world. Richard heads Down Under, takes a stroll along the incredible structure’s roof, learns how its unique “sails” work on the same principles as a simple child’s collapsible toy, and discovers a bizarre engineering connection with a First World War gas mask. - HMS Illustrious
E3HMS IllustriousPresenter Richard Hammond looks at engineering achievements and how they were brought about by technological innovation. He climbs aboard the mighty aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious, which, at 209 metres long, is a floating airport, a city, battleship and strike carrier, all in one. - Guggenheim, Bilbao
E4Guggenheim, BilbaoPresenter Richard Hammond looks at engineering achievements and how they were brought about by technological innovation. Discover how a trundle wheel, Russian submarines and a Hawaiian volcano helped architect Frank Gehry design one of the world's most iconic buildings. - Hong Kong Airport
E6Hong Kong AirportRichard Hammond reveals the startling engineering connections behind Hong Kong's Ocean Airport, one of the busiest and biggest in the world, sited on a specially constructed island. The world's largest construction project drew inspiration from a 13th Century Arab irrigation machine, a WWII bomber, car suspension, a bizarre Cold War spy device and a brass band, all resulting in the new gateway to Asia.
