Station:
Channel 5 (GB)
Status:
Running
Start:
2021-09-17
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Rob Bell uncovers stories of the ingenuity behind designs on both sides of the Atlantic.
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S2E3 - The Longstone
Rob Bell explores the spiritual home of lifesaving - the Longstone lighthouse off the coast of Northumberland, scene of a much discussed rescue attempt by the Victorian lighthouse keeper's daughter, Grace Darling. Rob sees why the lonely beauty of the Farne Islands is not only a refuge for wildlife, but also a deadly trap for mariners seeking refuge from the tempestuous North Sea.
Air Date: 13 May 2022 15:00 (CDT)
S3E1 - Oil Rig
Rob Bell uncovers extraordinary feats of lighthouse engineering on both sides of the Atlantic, tackling the world's busiest shipping lane, discovering oil rigs and setting sail in search of America's first lighthouse. Rob meets local seafarers and lighthouse keepers to hear stories of shipwrecks - discovering extraordinary feats of bravery, ingenuity and design as he continues to crack the code of these enigmatic structures.
Air Date: 28 Oct 2022 15:00 (CDT)
S3E2 - The Hoover Dam
From stormy seas to the land-locked Mojave Desert, Rob Bell discovers the amazing story of how the mighty Colorado river was tamed and how the Hoover Dam was built. The presenter abseils down the canyon to find out how to help maintain the turbines, and gets his hands dirty with an alien species that threatens the dam's future.
Air Date: 11 Nov 2022 15:00 (CDT)