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How Do They Do It?Season 11

Episodes

  • E01 Parmesan, Runways, Reclining Chairs

    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 manufacturing reclining chairs

  • E02 Carpets, Skis, Niagara Power

    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. Plus, the practicalities behind the Niagara Falls

  • E03 Nori, Beer Bottles, Shark Deterrents

    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 surfers off a sharks menu.

  • E04 Brass, Ice Patrol, Penjing

    Jun 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.

  • E05 Racing Bikes, Stunt Pilots, Oil Well

    Jun 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 and gas is brought up from the bottom of the sea.

  • E06 Bagels, Racing Tires, Liuli Glass

    Jun 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-like sculptures are created out of glass.

  • E07 Trash Collecting in Venice, Australian Sheepskin, Pond Algae

    Jun 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

  • E08 Turkish Delight. Silver. Sunscreen

    Jul 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 hammer out a silver spoon.

  • E09 Canvas. Stinky Tofu. Bottle Recycling

    Jul 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.

  • E10 Beekeeping. Trikes. Body Armour

    Jul 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 bullet with a sheet of ceramic.

  • E11 Heat-Proof Glass. ATMs. Pagani

    Oct 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 safe and secure inside cash machines.

  • E12 Aquavit, Motorcycle Racing Suits, Cleaning a Cathedral

    22m

    How the alcoholic spirit aquavit is made, and how kangaroos help protect motorcycle riders in a crash. Plus, a look at the cleaning of New York's St Patrick's Cathedral

  • E13 Dock Cranes, Plastic Bags, Baubles

    Oct 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...

  • E14 Balsamic Vinegar, Drysuits, Stunt Plane

    Oct 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 that can fly upside down?

  • E15 Super Steel, Wool, Kiteboards

    Nov 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.

  • E16 Soybean Matress, Aircraft Seats, Bra Design

    Nov 21, 2014 · 22m

    The technological processes involved in keeping people comfortable, entertained and safe with the latest aircraft seats, and a look at the design of bras with aerospace technology.

  • E17 Dry Wall, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Statuettes, Skytruck

    Nov 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 off and land almost anywhere.

  • E18 Car Windows, Glossy Lipstick

    Dec 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 added to create the perfect shade of lipstick

  • E19 Madeira, Aircraft Seats, Batteries

    Dec 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 manufacturing processes behind billions of batteries

  • E20 Nickel, Canal Locks, Bubble Tea

    Dec 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 involved in creating Taiwan's beloved bubble tea

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