Climbing Great Buildings

Climbing Great Buildings (2010)

EndedDocumentary show

Dr Jonathan Foyle, architectural historian and novice climber, scales Britain's most iconic structures, to reveal the buildings' secrets

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Imperial War Museum
Season 1Episode 1530 min

Imperial War Museum

The Imperial War Museum North in Manchester, built from 2000 and designed by Daniel Libeskind, is an example of a new wave of architectural design that is both dramatic and disturbing, a building that plays with the senses and provokes wonder. In his final climb of the series, Jonathan, aided by top climber Lucy Creamer, scales over 50 metres up the building to reveal how the museum is designed to reflect war itself. He scales the huge air shard to investigate how the building deliberately disorientates visitors; he finds himself part of the exhibition when he abseils down inside the water shard; and he explores the technological advances that allowed the building, with its 7,400 square metres of aluminium, to be constructed in just two years.
Sept. 28, 2010

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E15Imperial War MuseumSept. 28, 2010
S01E14Lloyd's BuildingSept. 27, 2010
S01E13Coventry CathedralSept. 24, 2010
S01E12Royal Liver BuildingSept. 23, 2010
S01E11Glasgow School of ArtSept. 22, 2010
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When did the TV show 'Climbing Great Buildings' premiere?

The TV show 'Climbing Great Buildings' premiered on December 7, 2010.

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The TV show 'Climbing Great Buildings' belongs to the documentary genre.

Who is the host of the TV show 'Climbing Great Buildings'?

The TV show 'Climbing Great Buildings' is hosted by Dr. Jonathan Foyle.

How many episodes are there in the first season of the TV show 'Climbing Great Buildings'?

There are six episodes in the first season of the TV show 'Climbing Great Buildings'.

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The TV show 'Climbing Great Buildings' follows Dr. Jonathan Foyle as he climbs and explores some of the most iconic and revolutionary buildings in Britain.

Which famous British building is explored in the first episode of the TV show 'Climbing Great Buildings'?

In the first episode of the TV show 'Climbing Great Buildings', Dr. Jonathan Foyle explores the Tower of London.

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The Tower of London is an example of Norman architecture, as explored in the TV show 'Climbing Great Buildings'.

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Dr. Jonathan Foyle climbs and explores the buildings in the TV show 'Climbing Great Buildings' using ropes, harnesses, and other safety equipment.

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