Todd Sampson's Life on the Line

Season 1

In this series Todd explores the fascinating world of physics, embarking on a series of challenges to reveal these powerful forces. Each episode follows the kernel of an idea through to a daring experiment that will show physics in action.

Where to Watch Season 1

6 Episodes

Heat Transfer
E1
Heat TransferTodd Sampson puts his faith in science to the ultimate test in a series of epic experiments, trusting his life to the laws of physics. Todd goes feet first into an inferno with only a dousing of water to protect him.
Resistance
E2
ResistanceFacing an AK-47 rifle underwater, Todd Sampson trusts the extraordinary power of resistance to stop a bullet before it hits him.
Friction
E3
FrictionTodd Sampson takes a leap of faith by bungee jumping with two interwoven phonebooks, and nothing but the friction between the pages arresting his fall.
Conservation Of Energy
E4
Conservation Of EnergyTodd Sampson puts the law of conservation of energy to the ultimate test by releasing a one-tonne wrecking ball centimetres from his face.
Air Pressure
E5
Air PressureHarnessing the incredible power of air pressure, Todd Sampson attempts to climb a 13-storey building with nothing but two vacuum cleaners strapped to his back.
Buoyancy
E6
BuoyancyPutting his faith in the science of buoyancy, Todd Sampson ties himself to a giant cluster of helium balloons in an attempt to defy gravity.