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Seven Wonders of the Industrial World

The series explores the groundbreaking technological advancements of the industrial era.

Explore the captivating history of seven revolutionary projects, including the iconic Great Eastern, pioneering Brooklyn Bridge, and transformative Panama Canal.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Great Ship

1. The Great Ship

Aired: Sep 4, 2003

The construction of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's revolutionary iron ship, the SS...

Episode 2 The Brooklyn Bridge

2. The Brooklyn Bridge

Aired: Sep 11, 2003

The next episode delves into the riveting tale of the Brooklyn Bridge's build...

Episode 3 The Bell Rock Lighthouse

3. The Bell Rock Lighthouse

Aired: Sep 18, 2003

Robert Stevenson's ambitious project to build the Bell Rock Lighthouse in the...

Episode 4 The Sewer King

4. The Sewer King

Aired: Sep 25, 2003

London's 1850s sewerage system, designed by Joseph Bazalgette, revolutionizes...

Episode 5 The Panama Canal

5. The Panama Canal

Aired: Oct 2, 2003

Ferdinand de Lesseps' ambitious French project to build a sea-level canal thr...

Episode 6 Transcontinental Railway

6. Transcontinental Railway

Aired: Oct 9, 2003

The next episode explores the groundbreaking construction of the Pacific Rail...

Episode 7 The Hoover Dam

7. The Hoover Dam

Aired: Oct 16, 2003

The next episode explores the tumultuous construction of the Hoover Dam durin...

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Info about Seven Wonders of the Industrial World

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama, Documentary, History