Documentary following Formula One racing team McLaren as they build a road car, the MP4-12C, using some of their cutting-edge F1 technology. Show more
Documentary following some of the people who work at the two main Airbus factories in the UK, including engineers, designers and the people who build the massive A380 wings. Show more
Documentary series. Workers at British defence contractor QinetiQ reveal a handful of their secretive projects, including robots to defuse roadside bombs. Show more
Documentary following manufacturer Astrium as they assemble one of the most complicated machines in the world, a state-of-the-art communication satellite. Show more
How to Build...
How to Build 2: Learning Zone
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD
Going behind the scenes at the construction of the world's most amazing machines. Includes a look at UK racing team McLaren as they build a luxury road car. Show more
How to Build...
How to Build 1: Learning Zone
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD
Examines three very different British engineering companies that all share something in common - amazing technology and highly skilled workers. Show more
The story of the thousands of people who design, build and test jet engines at Rolls-Royce's manufacturing plants across the UK, and the astonishing technology behind the engines. Show more
Documentary following the construction of the Astute nuclear submarine, which has been 14 years in the making and cost over a billion pounds. Show more