
Remarkable feats of British engineering require remarkable levels of maintenance and repairs to keep them in their grandiose state. With incredible levels of access to some key restoration and maintenance projects on some of Britain's most well-known buildings and structures, this series shows the detailed knowledge, craftsmanship and engineering ingenuity that is necessary to keep these important British monuments standing.
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Air Date: 2021-11-22
It can be claimed that Canterbury Cathedral is as old as England itself. But the cathedral is now showing its age. Ma...
Air Date: 2021-11-29
The team build a Protection Deck; more than 300km of scaffolding cover the whole bridge, encasing it in an exoskeleto...
Air Date: 2021-12-06
The historic Royal Albert Hall is in need of urgent repairs. A specialist team is required to restore the building to...
Air Date: 2021-12-13
Salt water and iron don't mix and Southend Pier, built back in 1888, has seen better days. Now a team of specialists ...
Air Date: 2021-12-20
After 14 decades centre stage the Manchester Town Hall is in urgent need of repair. Now a dedicated team are working ...
Air Date: 2021-12-27
The Victorian London sewer system is getting a 21st century upgrade. Machines bore a network of tunnels linking Bazal...