The Secret Life of Lighthouses

Season 1

Engineer Rob Bell examines the design and construction challenges faced in building a true engineering marvel, rock lighthouses - lighthouses built on treacherous rocks and reefs out at sea that were a hazard to shipping.

Where to Watch The Secret Life of Lighthouses • Season 1

3 Episodes

The Eddystone Rock
E1
The Eddystone RockRob heads nine miles out into the English Channel to see why building the world's first rock lighthouse was such a monumental achievement. At Eddystone Reef, Rob witnesses the awesome power of rough seas and jagged rocks for himself, before a vivid demonstration of why building a tower on a wave-lashed rock was regarded as an impossible dream.
The Bell Rock
E2
The Bell RockRob Bell explores the rugged east coast of Scotland to discover how the Bell Rock lighthouse earned its reputation as a wonder of the industrial world.
The Fastnet Rock
E3
The Fastnet RockRob Bell explores the wild and beautiful southern coast of Ireland to reveal why Fastnet is regarded as the most stunning lighthouse ever built.