Building the Impossible

2021•2 series
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Presenter Rob Bell is on a voyage of discovery. This series, he is uncovering extraordinary feats of lighthouse engineering on both sides of the Atlantic, tackling the world's busiest shipping lane, discovering oil rigs and setting sail in search of America's first lighthouse. Rob meets local seafarers and lighthouse keepers to hear stories of shipwrecks - discovering extraordinary feats of bravery, ingenuity and design as he continues to crack the code of these enigmatic structures.

Beachy Head: Episode Image
Episode 1Beachy Head

Rob Bell heads to England's south coast where he explores a trio of lighthouses built to protect vessels. He also experiences gravity-defying Victorian innovation.

Muckle Flugga Lighthouse: Episode Image
Episode 2Muckle Flugga Lighthouse

Rob sails to the furthest point of Britain to visit the Impossible Lighthouse at Muckle Flugga, forged from war in one of the most inhospitable spots in the North Atlantic.

Boston Light: Episode Image
Episode 3Boston Light

Rob travels to Boston Harbor to explore America's first lighthouse - the 'cursed beacon' Boston Light - in a story of civil war, tragedy, technology and innovation. (S3 Ep6/6)

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