Richard Hammond's Engineering Connections - Season 2
Season 2
Episodes
Wembley Stadium
Richard Hammond discovers the Engineering Connections behind the new high-tech home of English football, and reveals the unlikely inspiration for the architects.
Sydney Opera House
Richard Hammond climbs to the top of Sydney's iconic Opera House to unlock the engineering behind one of the most instantly recognisable buildings in the world.
HMS Illustrious
Richard Hammond unpicks the engineering DNA of the mighty aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious: a floating airport, city and battleship all rolled into one.
Guggenheim Bilbao
Richard Hammond visits the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, Spain to learn how a visionary architect transformed a decaying city with his futuristic building.
Millau Sky Bridge
Richard Hammond reveals the inspiration behind the Millau Viaduct, France, which would look down on the Eiffel Tower as the tallest road bridge in the world.
Hong Kong's Ocean Airport
Richard Hammond reveals the inspiration behind Hong Kong's Ocean Airport, the new gateway to Asia, sited on a specially constructed island.
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