How Do They Do It?
This series takes you behind the scenes of everyday objects and big machines to show the engineering and science that make them possible. Each episode breaks down how things are designed, built, and tested, turning complex processes into clear, satisfying explanations.
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Season 17
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E1
Eider Down and Digestives
A factory reveals the genius behind a favourite teatime accompaniment.
Jun 1, 2021 -
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E2
Violins and Milk Deliveries
Craftsmen reveal the three-hundred-year-old secret to hand making violins.
Jun 8, 2021 -
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E3
Super Yachts and Space Suits
Astronauts are protected from a hostile environment with space suits.
Jun 15, 2021 -
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E4
Raisins, Washi Paper, Showers
A family grows grapes on a grand scale, and engineers create new showers.
Jun 22, 2021 -
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E5
Charcoal, Soba, Vaulting Poles
Companies make oodles of noodles and charcoal the old-fashioned way.
Jun 3, 2021 -
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E6
Pearls, Damascus Steel Knives
Blacksmiths unlock the ancient secrets of the infamous damask steel blade.
Jun 3, 2021 -
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E7
Sugar Beets, Feather Dusters
A vegetable satisfies sweet cravings, and rubber gets the party popping.
Jun 10, 2021 -
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E8
Pencils, Liquorice and Lace
A plant is turned into candy, and traditional weaving is used to make lace.
Jun 10, 2021 -
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E9
Platinum, Manga and Limoncello
The explosive secrets of platinum production are revealed.
Jun 17, 2021
