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Series Summary
In the 19th century, a new breed of engineers emerged. In an explosion of creative energy, a group of remarkable men changed the world forever, tackling the stark power of nature with courage, brains and panache.
This series brings the extraordinary achievements of Victorian engineers to life. Told through the rivalries of two great engineering families, the Stephensons and the Brunels, this three-part series charts a whole generation of great engineers, among them Thomas Telford, James Nasmyth and Richard Trevithick.
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Episodes (3)
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The first episode of a three-part series examines the bitter rivalry between the most eminent engineers of the Victorian age, and brings…
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The second episode in this series about great Victorian pioneers looks at the rivalry between the Stephensons and Brunel to build Britain's…
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The final part of the series charting a whole generation of great Victorian engineers looks at one man who emerged as the true giant among…
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