Series 1
6 episodes · Nov 22, 2021
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- S1E1
Canterbury Cathedral
Nov 22, 202145mIt can be claimed that Canterbury Cathedral is as old as England itself. But the cathedral is now showing its age. Massive chunks of stone are falling from the weather- worn windows of the towers, and the great timbers holding up its iconic Christchurch Gate have literally been eaten away. With unprecedented access, this documentary follows a dedicated team of craftspeople as they work to complete a 5-year, £25million project to restore the cathedral to its former glory.
- S1E2
Edinburgh North Bridge
Nov 29, 202145mThe team build a Protection Deck; more than 300km of scaffolding cover the whole bridge, encasing it in an exoskeleton of constantly changing steel.
- S1E3
Royal Albert Hall
Dec 6, 202145mThe historic Royal Albert Hall is in need of urgent repairs. A specialist team is required to restore the building to the highest order before its grand reopening.
- S1E4
Southend Pier
Dec 13, 202145mSalt water and iron don't mix and Southend Pier, built back in 1888, has seen better days. Now a team of specialists are working hard to prevent it falling into the sea.
- S1E5
Manchester Town Hall
Dec 20, 202145mAfter 14 decades centre stage the Manchester Town Hall is in urgent need of repair. Now a dedicated team are working hard to do this Architectural giant justice.
- S1E6
London Sewers
Dec 27, 202145mThe Victorian London sewer system is getting a 21st century upgrade. Machines bore a network of tunnels linking Bazalgette's old sewer network to the Tideway Super-Sewer.