The Brits Who Built the Modern World

Season 1

3 episodes · Feb 13, 2014

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  • The Freedom of the Future
    S1E1

    The Freedom of the Future

    Feb 13, 2014

    The first episode includes glimpses of some of their most stunning recent work, such as London's new 'Cheesegrater' skyscraper, Spaceport America and the KK100 skyscraper in China (the tallest tower ever built by a British architect), before looking in detail at some of their revolutionary projects from the 1960s and 70s.

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  • The Power of the Past
    S1E2

    The Power of the Past

    Feb 20, 2014

    This episode focuses on the 1980s, when modern architecture was deeply unpopular and under attack from the Prince of Wales. The architects reveal the dramatic stories behind some of their most famous creations, including Rogers's Lloyd's of London building and Foster's Stansted Airport.

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  • The Politics of Power
    S1E3

    The Politics of Power

    Feb 27, 2014

    The final episode focuses on the period from the late 90s to the present day, when they were at the peak of their success - building iconic landmarks across Britain and the world - but also faced some of the biggest controversies of their careers. Rogers reveals what went wrong with the Millennium Dome, Foster recalls the wobbles of London's Millennium Bridge and Michael Hopkins explains how his new parliamentary building, Portcullis House, became the most expensive office block in Britain.

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