Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections (2008) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections online in HD.
Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections — Storyline
Richard Hammond looks at the connections behind the greatest feats of engineering.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Richard Hammond
- Starring: Richard Hammond
Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2008-09-08 |
| Seasons | 3 |
| Episodes | 16 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | National Geographic, BBC Two |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 6/10 (3 votes) |
Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Airbus A380 (2008-09-08) — Nicknamed the Superjumbo, the Airbus A380 passenger airliner is the largest in history. It's packed with cutting-edge technology but owes its very existence to the most unlikely co
- E2: Taipei 101 (2008-09-15) — Heading to Taipei, Richard discovers the secrets of one of the world’s tallest buildings, Taipei 101. How is this tower connected to a birdcage, bamboo, racing yachts, sports cars
- E3: Deep Space Observer (2008-09-22) — Richard looks at the history embedded in the Keck Observatory. How could a sand-blaster, a Cold War spy gadget and the invention of refrigerators have led to the creation of this s
- E4: Super Rig (2008-09-29) — Richard braves the stormy North Sea to visit the incredible Troll-A Platform – the largest object ever moved across the earth’s surface by man – and learns firsthand how a single m
Season 2
- E1: Wembley Stadium (2009-09-07) — 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 me
- E2: Sydney Opera House (2009-09-14) — 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 incredibl
- E3: HMS Illustrious (2009-09-21) — Presenter Richard Hammond looks at engineering achievements and how they were brought about by technological innovation. He climbs aboard the mighty aircraft carrier HMS Illustriou
- E4: Guggenheim, Bilbao (2009-09-28) — 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 Hawa
- E5: Millau Bridge (2009-10-05) — Richard uncovers why an ancient Celtic boat-building technique was crucial to the development of the tallest road bridge in the world.
- E6: Hong Kong Airport (2009-10-11) — 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.
Season 3
- E1: Burj Al Arab (2011-05-08) — The Burj Al Arab (Tower of the Arabs) is a luxury hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At 321 m (1,053 ft), it is the fourth tallest hotel in the world. The Burj Al Arab s
- E2: Formula 1 (2011-05-15) — Richard Hammond reveals the surprising engineering connections behind the Formula 1 car. The stars of the most glamorous, and expensive sport on earth wouldn't even cross the start
- E3: LNG Super Tanker (2011-05-22) — Richard Hammond reveals the ingenious engineering required to transport one of the most potentially hazardous cargoes in the world in some of the biggest vessels afloat. The huge s
- E4: Earthquake Bridge (2011-05-29) — Richard Hammond reveals how engineers made one of the longest bridges in the world earthquake-proof. Building a structure almost 3 kilometres long in water 65 metres deep was almos
- E5: Space Shuttle (2011-06-05) — Richard Hammond reveals the engineering connections in NASA's Space Shuttle – the world's first re-usable space craft. He goes backstage at Kennedy Space Centre, in Florida, to dis
- E6: Bullet Train (2011-06-12) — Richard Hammond reveals the surprising engineering connections in Japan's Bullet Train, the world's first high speed train. It could not run without ancient charioteers, a crowbar,
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections have? 3 season(s) with 16 episodes.
Who created Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections? Richard Hammond.
Where can I watch Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
