Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections(2008)
Overview
Richard Hammond looks at the connections behind the greatest feats of engineering.
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Season 1
4 episodes • 2008
Season 1
4 episodes • 2008
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airbus A380 | Sep 8, 2008 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Taipei 101 | Sep 15, 2008 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Deep Space Observer | Sep 22, 2008 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Super Rig | Sep 29, 2008 | 0.0 |
Season 2
6 episodes • 2009
Season 2
6 episodes • 2009
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wembley Stadium | Sep 7, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Sydney Opera House | Sep 14, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 3 | HMS Illustrious | Sep 21, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Guggenheim, Bilbao | Sep 28, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Millau Bridge | Oct 5, 2009 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Hong Kong Airport | Oct 11, 2009 | 0.0 |
Season 3
6 episodes • 2011
Season 3
6 episodes • 2011
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burj Al Arab | May 8, 2011 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Formula 1 | May 15, 2011 | 0.0 |
| 3 | LNG Super Tanker | May 22, 2011 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Earthquake Bridge | May 29, 2011 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Space Shuttle | Jun 5, 2011 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Bullet Train | Jun 12, 2011 | 0.0 |
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