Great British Landmark Fixers

Documentary series revealing the remarkable feats of engineering undertaken in order to maintain British landmarks. Showing the detailed knowledge, craftsmanship and engineering ingenuity that is necessary to keep these monuments standing.

2021 HD 45min United Kingdom English

Anna Krippa

Documentary

S1E1 - Canterbury Cathedral 2021-11-22

It can be claimed that Canterbury Cathedral is as old as England itself. But the cathedral is now showing its age. Massive chunks of stone are falling from the weather- worn windows of the towers, and the great timbers holding up its iconic Christchurch Gate have literally been eaten away. With unprecedented access, this documentary follows a dedicated team of craftspeople as they work to complete a 5-year, £25million project to restore the cathedral to its former glory.

S1E2 - Edinburgh North Bridge 2021-11-29

The team build a Protection Deck; more than 300km of scaffolding cover the whole bridge, encasing it in an exoskeleton of constantly changing steel.

S1E3 - Royal Albert Hall 2021-12-06

The historic Royal Albert Hall is in need of urgent repairs. A specialist team is required to restore the building to the highest order before its grand reopening.

S1E4 - Southend Pier 2021-12-13

Salt water and iron dont mix and Southend Pier, built back in 1888, has seen better days. Now a team of specialists are working hard to prevent it falling into the sea.

S1E5 - Manchester Town Hall 2021-12-20

After 14 decades centre stage the Manchester Town Hall is in urgent need of repair. Now a dedicated team are working hard to do this Architectural giant justice.

S1E6 - London Sewers 2021-12-27

The Victorian London sewer system is getting a 21st century upgrade. Machines bore a network of tunnels linking Bazalgettes old sewer network to the Tideway Super-Sewer.

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