Schedule

Plane Resurrection: Douglas A1 Skyraider

The dramatic story of the heaviest prop-driven fighter ever made. Developed just too late for WW2, it was called an aerial anachronism - a piston-engined warplane in a world of jets and missiles. However, it was to come into its own during the Korean and Vietnam wars. Part 1 of 6.

World's Greatest: Cities: Global Cities

Travel to the centres of wealth, power, industry and innovation. From London to Tokyo, Hong Kong to New York, these are the cities that never sleep. The influence held in these economic hubs unites the global community. Part 1 of 6.

Byzantium: A Tale of Three Cities: Byzantium

Simon Sebag Montefiore traces the sacred history of Istanbul. Known as the 'city of the world's desire', it has been the focus of passion for believers of three different faiths - Paganism, Christianity and Islam - and for nearly 3,000 years its streets have been the battleground for some of the fiercest political and religious conflicts in history. Montefiore uncovers the city's ancient Greek roots, maps its transformation into the imperial capital of a Christian empire by Emperor Constantine the Great, and reveals how ecclesiastical clashes forced Eastern and Western churches apart. Part 1 of 3.

Bridging the Golden Gate

Dubbed ‘the bridge that couldn’t be built’, 18 years, 11 deaths and an engineering revolution later, it stunned the world. But, in an area prone to climate extremes, this is the story of the bridge’s re-design to withstand the incredible forces of an earthquake. Join the engineers as they embark on a race against time to save the bridge. Visionary engineer Joseph Strauss had to fight the Great Depression, invent new technologies and battle some of the most extreme environmental conditions in America. Along the way, he revolutionised construction safety. Opened in 1937, his masterpiece broke every world record. To withstand 100-mile per hour winds, his bridge can sway an incredible 27 feet! Now, a team of scientists and engineers must take on nature’s ultimate threat - a 7.0+ earthquake that could reduce the bridge to rubble. Share their transformation challenges, solutions and incredible innovations step-by-step, in the race to strengthen The Golden Gate Bridge.

Plane Resurrection: Douglas A1 Skyraider

The dramatic story of the heaviest prop-driven fighter ever made. Developed just too late for WW2, it was called an aerial anachronism - a piston-engined warplane in a world of jets and missiles. However, it was to come into its own during the Korean and Vietnam wars. Part 1 of 6.

World's Greatest: Cities: Global Cities

Travel to the centres of wealth, power, industry and innovation. From London to Tokyo, Hong Kong to New York, these are the cities that never sleep. The influence held in these economic hubs unites the global community. Part 1 of 6.

Byzantium: A Tale of Three Cities: Byzantium

Simon Sebag Montefiore traces the sacred history of Istanbul. Known as the 'city of the world's desire', it has been the focus of passion for believers of three different faiths - Paganism, Christianity and Islam - and for nearly 3,000 years its streets have been the battleground for some of the fiercest political and religious conflicts in history. Montefiore uncovers the city's ancient Greek roots, maps its transformation into the imperial capital of a Christian empire by Emperor Constantine the Great, and reveals how ecclesiastical clashes forced Eastern and Western churches apart. Part 1 of 3.

Bridging the Golden Gate

Dubbed ‘the bridge that couldn’t be built’, 18 years, 11 deaths and an engineering revolution later, it stunned the world. But, in an area prone to climate extremes, this is the story of the bridge’s re-design to withstand the incredible forces of an earthquake. Join the engineers as they embark on a race against time to save the bridge. Visionary engineer Joseph Strauss had to fight the Great Depression, invent new technologies and battle some of the most extreme environmental conditions in America. Along the way, he revolutionised construction safety. Opened in 1937, his masterpiece broke every world record. To withstand 100-mile per hour winds, his bridge can sway an incredible 27 feet! Now, a team of scientists and engineers must take on nature’s ultimate threat - a 7.0+ earthquake that could reduce the bridge to rubble. Share their transformation challenges, solutions and incredible innovations step-by-step, in the race to strengthen The Golden Gate Bridge.

Steven Raichlen’s Project Fire: So-Cal Grill

Health-conscious Southern California boasts some of the most vibrant grilling in North America. Start with hyper-local ingredients. Add clean bold California flavours and plenty of hot fire and wood smoke. Up first, the classic California fish taco, reimagined with wood fire-grilled, sushi-quality tuna and ember-roasted salsa. Next: char-grilled Santa Barbara lobsters sauced with Caribbean-inspired orange mojo. Part 11 of 12.

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