World's Greatest Bridges

Season 1

Documentary series presented by engineer Rob Bell, exploring the history and construction of the world's most iconic bridges.

Golden Gate Bridge
E1
Golden Gate BridgeRob Bell visits San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge and meets the people who keep it operational, as well as discovering the fascinating history of a bridge that many claimed was impossible to build.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
E2
Sydney Harbour BridgeSydney Harbour Bridge is the world's tallest and widest steel arched bridge. Connecting the northern suburbs with the city centre, it brought together a city divided not just by water but by cultural differences. Rob Bell explores the story of this engineering masterpiece, whose builders utilised the very latest technologies and techniques of their time.
The Iron Bridge, Shropshire
E3
The Iron Bridge, ShropshireRob Bell explores the history and construction of the world's first bridge to be constructed entirely from iron.
Brooklyn Bridge
E4
Brooklyn BridgeRob Bell reveals that the building of the Brooklyn bridge was a classic New York tale of big money, corruption, ambition, death and tragedy.
The Millau Viaduct
E5
The Millau ViaductRob Bell looks at two bridges by British architect Lord Norman Foster - the Millau Viaduct in southern France and London's Millennium Bridge.
Severn Bridge
E6
Severn BridgeRob Bell reveals why the design of the Severn suspension bridge revolutionised bridge-building and the dangers involved in the construction.