Brunel: The Man Who Built Britain

201745m

Rob Bell reviews the life and work of British civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859).

Production

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Seasons

2 Episodes • Premiered 2017

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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.

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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.

Cast

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Rob Bell

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