The Demolition Man

Season 1

Host Brendan Moar dives into the process of what it takes to bring down some of the biggest structures from around the world.

12 Episodes

  • Manchester
    E1
    ManchesterA bridge in Manchester gets demolished.
  • Louisiana
    E2
    LouisianaExplosive demolition of the O. K. Allen Bridge.
  • Lewisham
    E3
    LewishamA council flat in Lewisham, UK must come down quickly and without harming the local residents' flats situated only metres away. With dust, asbestos and aged infrastructure all a hazard, methodical and steady is the way forward.
  • Paris
    E4
    ParisTwo high-rises in Meaux have to be demolished without endangering the surrounding people and buildings.
  • Belgium
    E5
    BelgiumA disused 170 meter telecommunications tower is imploded. The structure is close to a public highway so there's an extra element of concern for local safety, and nearby working transmitters could cause a premature explosion.
  • The Best of Part 1
    E6
    The Best of Part 1Brendan Moar is here to uncover the people and machinery behind the world's most dangerous and captivating demolitions.
  • Bath
    E7
    BathAn intensive operation takes place to bring down Harworth Colliery in Bath, UK. The building has seen its time, and no longer being in use, must be brought down without damaging any of the surrounding operational plant.
  • Doncaster
    E8
    DoncasterA huge and unusual structure in Doncaster, UK, needs to be brought down. As is often the case in demolition projects, the bigger the project, the bigger the potential problems and risks, each of which must be overcome in turn.
  • Liverpool
    E9
    LiverpoolThe sheer size of these buildings automatically makes this a very difficult job but these towers are also surrounded by hundreds of homes.
  • Newcastle
    E10
    NewcastleTaking down eight giant towers will take expert precision, planning & explosives. It’s imperative none of them fall in the wrong direction or fire any debris.
  • City of London
    E11
    City of LondonThe City of London, UK, is a crowded place, and an asbestos filled 1960s building, is scheduled for partial demolition on order to make way for the building of a new Hotel. Health and safety challenges plague each days work.
  • The Best of Part 2
    E12
    The Best of Part 2Brendan Moar looks back at the most interesting and dramatic moments that he’s encountered as The Demolition Man.

 

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