How Do They Do It?
TV-G
7.4
2006
Documentary
An insider's look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.
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Episode 20 : Remote Controlled Submersibles, Steiff Teddy Bears, Indian Cheese Paneer
August. 15,2019
Many items that make up the modern world are the result of sophisticated engineering and production processes. How do they do it?
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Episode 19 : Hearing Aids, Elizabeth Line Trains, Shadow Puppets
August. 15,2019
Many items that make up the modern world are the result of sophisticated engineering and production processes. How do they do it?
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Episode 18 : Basmati Microwave Rice, Automaton Singing Bird Boxes, British Life Guards Uniforms
August. 08,2019
How do they turn thousands of tonnes of basmati rice into millions of microwaveable meals? And, how do they craft beautiful mechanical singing birds?
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Episode 17 : Polysulphate Fertilizer, Maple Syrup, Batik Printed Fabrics
August. 08,2019
How do they mine a million tonnes of fertiliser from below the sea? And, how do they hand print millions of colourful clothes using the ancient art of batik?
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Episode 16 : Mushroom Farming, Map Making, Medical Gloves
August. 01,2019
How do they grow nearly 200,000 tonnes of mushrooms a year in the mushroom capital of the world? And, how do they make billions of life-saving gloves?
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Episode 15 : RV Motorhomes, Lollipops, Ballet Shoes
August. 01,2019
How do they fit all the features of a luxury apartment into a motorhome? And, how do they make a ballet shoe that can take the weight of a dancer...
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Episode 14 : High Rise Window Cleaners, Jigsaw Puzzles, Field Hockey Sticks
July. 25,2019
How do they keep the world's tallest twin towers clean? How do they make a jigsaw where every piece is unique? And, how do they craft Olympic level hockey sticks?
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Episode 13 : Marshall Amplifiers, Clay Garden Pots, Book Rebinding
July. 25,2019
How do they make the amplifier used by rock legends, the famous Marshall amp? Plus, how do they turn wet clay into frost-proof garden pots?
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Episode 12 : Boat Sails, Military Swords, Children Car Seats
July. 18,2019
How do they harness the wind to power a racing yacht to Olympic gold? Plus, how do they make a sword fit for an officer at the world's largest sword...
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Episode 11 : Turbo Chargers, Plastic Roads, Kites
July. 18,2019
How do they quadruple the power of the world's biggest engines with the world's most powerful turbochargers? How do they build new roads from old waste plastic?
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Episode 10 : Birds Nest Soup, Rowing Oars, Castanets
July. 11,2019
How do they collect millions of real birds' nests to make birds' nest soup? How do they use aerospace technology to make rowers go faster? And, how are castanets made?
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Episode 9 : Tractors, Cow Bells, Street Lights
July. 11,2019
How do they build a tractor every three minutes to power Indian agriculture? How do they cast the bronze bells that help Swiss farmers keep track of their cows?
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Episode 8 : Pile Drivers, Cricket Bats, Folding Hand Fans
July. 04,2019
How do they turn English willow into cricket bats for India's top players? How do they craft stunning hand-made Spanish fans? And, how do they build foundations for tall buildings?
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Episode 7 : Bufori Cars, Sport Whistles, Spanish Paprika
July. 04,2019
How do they build one of the world's most exclusive luxury cars? How do they make a referee's whistle that can be heard above 50,000 screaming fans? How they make...
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Episode 6 : Geoduck Clams, Vintage Steam Trains, Water Polo Hats
June. 27,2019
Many items that make up the modern world are the result of sophisticated engineering and production processes. How do they do it?
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Episode 5 : Stainless Steel, Combination Locks, Indian Jaggery Sugar
June. 27,2019
Many items that make up the modern world are the result of sophisticated engineering and production processes. How do they do it?
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Episode 4 : Horse Transport by Air, Chess Sets, Food Photography
June. 20,2019
Top race horses are given VIP treatment to get to their new owners, how are they transported? Plus, what creative methods do they use to photograph food?
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Episode 3 : Surfboards, Satchels, Butter
June. 20,2019
Over 35 million people love to surf, so how do they make the perfect board for catching waves? Plus, the world eats 10 million tonnes of butter a year -...
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Episode 2 : Trombones, Wineskins, Peat Beauty Cream
June. 13,2019
How do they make a trombone? How do they make traditional Spanish wineskins? And, how do they turn smelly muddy peat into rejuvenating face cream?
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Episode 1 : Peppermint Oil, Tennis Rackets, Desalination
June. 13,2019
How does one family in America make three quarters of the world's peppermint oil? Also, how do they make state-of-the-art, performance-enhancing tennis rackets?
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