Season 11 (2014)

Parmesan, Runways, Reclining Chairs
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May 15, 2014 • 22m

A look at how to make parmesan cheese, and the key to keeping the runways running at the world's busiest airports. Plus, a look at...Read more

Carpets, Skis, Niagara Power
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May 22, 2014 • 22m

A look at ways to weave an authentic Turkish carpet, and how helicopter blade technology is being used to make cross country skis....Read more

Nori, Beer Bottles, Shark Deterrents
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May 29, 2014 • 22m

A look at how sea weed for sushi is farmed, how a beer bottle is made that lasts for fifteen years and how they keep swimmers and ...Read more

Brass, Ice Patrol, Penjing
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June 5, 2014 • 22m

Examining how the street lamps of Venice are cast, and how tiny trees are grown for the ancient Chinese art of penjing.

Racing Bikes, Stunt Pilots, Oil Well
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June 12, 2014 • 22m

A look at how one of the fastest bikes in the world was created, how pilots train to perform death-defying acrobatics, and how oil...Read more

Bagels, Racing Tires, Liuli Glass
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June 19, 2014 • 22m

A look at how New York bagels are hand-rolled, how they make a racing car tyre that will grip the track at 320kph, and how life-li...Read more

Trash Collecting in Venice, Australian Sheepskin, Pond Algae
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June 26, 2014 • 22m

A look at how waste is collected in Venice, how Australia's famous sheepskin boots are made, and how pond algae is turned into a health supplement

Turkish Delight. Silver. Sunscreen
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July 3, 2014 • 22m

Examining how rosebuds are turned into Turkish delight, and how sunscreen is made to block out harmful UV light. Plus, how to hamm...Read more

Canvas. Stinky Tofu. Bottle Recycling
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July 10, 2014 • 22m

A look at how the world's finest canvases are created, how tofu is made, and how to get 50 drinks out of a single bottle of beer.

Beekeeping. Trikes. Body Armour
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July 17, 2014 • 22m

An insight into how people care for bees, plus a look at how to build a trike that can carry a whole family and how to stop a bull...Read more

Heat-Proof Glass. ATMs. Pagani
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October 10, 2014 • 22m

An insight into how the minerals that are an essential ingredient in glass cookware are mined, and a look at how money is kept saf...Read more

Aquavit, Motorcycle Racing Suits, Cleaning a Cathedral
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January 1, 1970 • 22m

How the alcoholic spirit aquavit is made, and how kangaroos help protect motorcycle riders in a crash. Plus, a look at the cleanin...Read more

Dock Cranes, Plastic Bags, Baubles
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October 24, 2014 • 22m

How do they build a port ready to receive huge container ships? How do they make 28 million plastic bags a day? How do they blow the glass to make...

Balsamic Vinegar, Drysuits, Stunt Plane
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October 24, 2014 • 22m

How do they make the world's most expensive vinegar? How do they keep divers warm in the freezing ocean? How do they build a plane...Read more

Super Steel, Wool, Kiteboards
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November 7, 2014 • 22m

A look at the process of forging super steel to make cars lighter, greener and safer, and how Australia's 80 million sheep are sheared every spring.

Soybean Matress, Aircraft Seats, Bra Design
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November 21, 2014 • 22m

The technological processes involved in keeping people comfortable, entertained and safe with the latest aircraft seats, and a loo...Read more

Dry Wall, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Statuettes, Skytruck
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November 28, 2014 • 22m

How plasterboard is made from power station smoke, the casting of the world's top awards, and how planes are built that can take o...Read more

Car Windows, Glossy Lipstick
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December 31, 2014 • 22m

How car windows are made to keep out wind and rain, stones, thieves, noise and harmful UV rays. Plus, a look at the way gloss is a...Read more

Madeira, Aircraft Seats, Batteries
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December 31, 2014 • 22m

A look at how George Washington's favourite tipple is made, how aircraft seats are tested without crashing a plane, and the manufa...Read more

Nickel, Canal Locks, Bubble Tea
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December 31, 2014 • 22m

A look at how nickel is mined, how the lock gates for canals are built so that barges and boats can climb hills, and the processes...Read more