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The Great Egg Race

Series 1

Eggmobiles

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

The first episode of the series devoted to finding a machine that can transport a single egg the furthest possible distance, using only a rubber band as a power source. (1979) Show more

The Great Egg Race

Series 5

When the Petrol Runs Out

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

This edition of The Great Egg Race challenges participants to dismantle a Citroen 2CV and construct a new vehicle that runs without petrol and can carry the team members. (1983) Show more

The Great Egg Race

Series 6

Cause for Alarm

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

The teams engineer a system of burglar alarms to protect a secret document that is hidden in an office. The guest judge is Brigadier Alan Needham. (1984) Show more

The Great Egg Race

Series 6

Putting on the Pressure

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

In this episode, which comes from the Greater Manchester Museum of Science and Industry, each team must construct a steam engine capable of lifting a weight into the air. (1984) Show more

The Great Egg Race

Series 7

Igloos

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

This edition's contestants are given the challenge of building an igloo in the Scottish mountains. Marks are awarded for habitability, architecture and decoration. (1985) Show more

The Great Egg Race

Series 7

Huskies

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Heinz Wolff hosts another episode of the quirky show, this time from Aviemore in Scotland, where contestants are assigned a canine task. Mountaineer Hamish MacInnes judges. (1985) Show more

The Great Egg Race

Series 7

The Robot Piano Player

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Singer-songwriter Peter Skellern is the guest judge this week as the teams try to create a robotic pianist capable of playing a tune. (1985) Show more

The Great Egg Race

Series 7

Hovercraft

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

The teams in this programme are given the task of constructing a remote-controlled mini-hovercraft using the contents of a garden shed. Which group of engineers will win? (1985) Show more

The Great Egg Race

Series 8

The Final: the Oil Platform

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Finalists compete on an oil rig in the North Sea off the coast of Aberdeen. Their task is to take an aerial photograph of the platform without using an aircraft. (1986) Show more