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Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections

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Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections Season 2, Episode 5: Millau Bridge

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Richard uncovers why an ancient Celtic boat-building technique was crucial to the development of the tallest road bridge in the world. Watch Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections Season 2, Episode 5 Millau Bridge in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections Season 2, Episode 5 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Episodes

6 episodes
Wembley Stadium
1

Wembley Stadium

Richard kicks off proceedings at Wembley Stadium, the high-tech home of English football. No one can deny the magnificence of Wembley, but how is its towering arch inspired by a medieval crossbow and how did a simple rock climbers’ knot help engineers raise it into place? Richard tracks down the answers – and finds out how experts preserved the famous ‘Wembley Roar’.
Sydney Opera House
2

Sydney Opera House

Towering over Sydney Harbour, the famous Opera House is one of the most recognisable and iconic buildings in the world. Richard heads Down Under, takes a stroll along the incredible structure’s roof, learns how its unique “sails” work on the same principles as a simple child’s collapsible toy, and discovers a bizarre engineering connection with a First World War gas mask.
HMS Illustrious
3

HMS Illustrious

Presenter Richard Hammond looks at engineering achievements and how they were brought about by technological innovation. He climbs aboard the mighty aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious, which, at 209 metres long, is a floating airport, a city, battleship and strike carrier, all in one.
Guggenheim, Bilbao
4

Guggenheim, Bilbao

Presenter Richard Hammond looks at engineering achievements and how they were brought about by technological innovation. Discover how a trundle wheel, Russian submarines and a Hawaiian volcano helped architect Frank Gehry design one of the world's most iconic buildings.
Millau Bridge
5

Millau Bridge

Richard uncovers why an ancient Celtic boat-building technique was crucial to the development of the tallest road bridge in the world.
Hong Kong Airport
6

Hong Kong Airport

Discover how a brass band, a WWII bomber and a vintage racing car contributed to the construction of one of the world's biggest airports.