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Britain's Greatest Bridges

UK's most iconic and fascinating bridges are showcased, tracing their design and construction stories, and examining the challenges engineers and architects faced and the courage of workers who built them.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Forth Rail Bridge

1. The Forth Rail Bridge

Aired: Oct 14, 2016

Rob Bell delves into the fascinating history of the Forth Rail Bridge, a Scot...

Episode 2 Tower Bridge

2. Tower Bridge

Aired: Oct 21, 2016

London's iconic Tower Bridge holds a fascinating history of innovative engine...

Episode 4 The Britannia Bridge

4. The Britannia Bridge

Aired: Nov 4, 2016

The iconic Menai Strait iron bridge, a testament to the region's industrial h...

Episode 5 The Tyne Bridge

5. The Tyne Bridge

Aired: Nov 18, 2016

The next episode delves into the significant economic influence of the Tyne B...

Episode 6 The Humber Bridge

6. The Humber Bridge

Aired: Nov 25, 2016

The next episode delves into the fascinating story of the Humber Bridge, a gr...

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Britain's Greatest Bridges Videos

World's Greatest Bridges I Starts Friday at 8pm I Channel 5

World's Greatest Bridges I Starts Friday at 8pm I Channel 5

Info about Britain's Greatest Bridges

Current Status: Ended

Network: Channel 5

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary