Rob Bell reviews the life and work of British civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859).
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2 Episodes • Premiered 2017
1. Master of Bridges
Rob Bell tells the story of the great Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, exploring his complex personality as well as his prolific achievements.
2. King of the Sea
Rob Bell concludes his two-part documentary series on Britain's great engineer with the story of his two masterpieces of ship design - the SS Great Britain, the great-great-grandmother of all modern ships, and the SS Great Eastern.