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World's Greatest Bridges

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Discover how and why the world’s most iconic bridges were built.

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3.5 / 5

27th October 2017 - 1st December 2017
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Rob Bell
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Golden Gate Bridge Still
Golden Gate Bridge
27th October 2017

Episode 1

Rob Bell visits San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge and meets the people who keep it operational, as well as discovering the fascinating history of a bridge that many claimed was impossible to build.

Sydney Harbour Bridge Still
Sydney Harbour Bridge
3rd November 2017

Episode 2

Sydney Harbour Bridge is the world's tallest and widest steel arched bridge. Connecting the northern suburbs with the city centre, it brought together a city divided not just by water but by cultural differences. Rob Bell explores the story of this engineering masterpiece, whose builders utilised the very latest technologies and techniques of their time.

The Iron Bridge, Shropshire Still
The Iron Bridge, Shropshire
10th November 2017

Episode 3

Rob Bell explores the history and construction of the world's first bridge to be constructed entirely from iron.

Brooklyn Bridge Still
Brooklyn Bridge
17th November 2017

Episode 4

Rob Bell reveals that the building of the Brooklyn bridge was a classic New York tale of big money, corruption, ambition, death and tragedy.

The Millau Viaduct Still
The Millau Viaduct
24th November 2017

Episode 5

Rob Bell looks at two bridges by British architect Lord Norman Foster - the Millau Viaduct in southern France and London's Millennium Bridge.

Severn Bridge Still
Severn Bridge
1st December 2017

Episode 6

Rob Bell reveals why the design of the Severn suspension bridge revolutionised bridge-building and the dangers involved in the construction.

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