Rise of the Machines

  

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Rise of the MachinesGothenburg, Sweden is home to Helix, the world's most technologically advanced 'super-coaster'. How has it evolved to deliver more thrills per second than any other? S2/Ep10Tue, Dec 11, 10:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesReady to spring into action at a moment's notice, this high-tech helicopter has jet engines with the power of five Formula 1 cars. How did this machine evolve? S2/Ep9Tue, Jul 10, 10:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesThe Mack Super-Liner is the most powerful truck in the world. With a 685-horsepower engine, designed to pull three 9-metre trailers, what are its engineering secrets? S2/Ep8Tue, Jul 3, 10:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesOne of the longest and heaviest freight trains in North America, the EMD SD70 A. C. E. consists of 240 cars and can pull the weight of 30 Statues of Liberty. S2/Ep7Tue, Jun 26, 10:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesThe Louis S. St Laurent is the Canadian Coast Guard's most advanced icebreaker ship. What are the technological secrets of this 500 million-dollar battering ram? S2/Ep6Tue, Jun 19, 10:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesThe Bullet Train takes a million people through Japan each day, reaching speeds of 180mph. From its aerodynamic design to its ingenious brakes, what keeps it on track? S2/Ep4Tue, Jun 12, 10:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesBig enough to engulf other aircraft, the Antonov 124 is the largest production cargo plane on earth. Breaking down its components, what are its technological secrets? S2/Ep3Sat, Feb 3, 4:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesBig enough to engulf other aircraft, the Antonov 124 is the largest production cargo plane on earth. Breaking down its components, what are its technological secrets? S2/Ep3Tue, Jan 30, 9:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesMachines have become part of the very fabric of modern society and infrastructure. These extraordinary machines are the most advanced of their kind. S2/Ep4Sat, Jan 27, 4:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesMachines have become part of the very fabric of modern society and infrastructure. These extraordinary machines are the most advanced of their kind. S2/Ep4Tue, Jan 23, 9:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesMachines have become part of the very fabric of modern society and infrastructure. These extraordinary machines are the most advanced of their kind. S2/Ep3Sun, Jan 21, 5:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesMachines have become part of the very fabric of modern society and infrastructure. These extraordinary machines are the most advanced of their kind. S2/Ep3Sat, Jan 20, 4:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesMachines have become part of the very fabric of modern society and infrastructure. These extraordinary machines are the most advanced of their kind. S2/Ep3Tue, Jan 16, 9:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesReady to spring into action at a moment's notice, this high-tech helicopter has jet engines with the power of five Formula 1 cars. How did this machine evolve? S2/Ep2Sun, Jan 14, 5:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesReady to spring into action at a moment's notice, this high-tech helicopter has jet engines with the power of five Formula 1 cars. How did this machine evolve? S2/Ep2Sat, Jan 13, 4:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesReady to spring into action at a moment's notice, this high-tech helicopter has jet engines with the power of five Formula 1 cars. How did this machine evolve? S2/Ep2Tue, Jan 9, 9:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesThe super bike is the ultimate feat of two-wheeled engineering. From the super light-weight engine to a clutch-less gearbox, how have these racing bikes evolved? S2/Ep1Sun, Jan 7, 5:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesThe super bike is the ultimate feat of two-wheeled engineering. From the super light-weight engine to a clutch-less gearbox, how have these racing bikes evolved? S2/Ep1Sat, Jan 6, 3:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesThe super bike is the ultimate feat of two-wheeled engineering. From the super light-weight engine to a clutch-less gearbox, how have these racing bikes evolved? S2/Ep1Tue, Jan 2, 9:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesOpen up the world's toughest piste bashers - the Pisten Bully 600W Polar - to reveal the extraordinary technology that it depends on to shift thousands of tonnes of snow.Thu, Mar 9, 12:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesStep inside the world's largest passenger plane, the Airbus A380. Explore the incredible technology that pushes this giant aircraft nearly 10,000km in just ten hours.Thu, Mar 2, 12:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesThe nuclear-powered USS Ronald Reagan is the world's biggest aircraft carrier. Explore the engineering breakthroughs inside this maritime colossus.Thu, Feb 23, 12:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesCGI animation explores the fastest accelerating vehicle on the planet - the Top Fuel Dragster. What technology is used to propel it to speeds over 500 km/hr?Thu, Feb 16, 12:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesExplore one of the world's largest diggers, the Komatsu PC8000, that can shovel 27,000 tonnes of copper in less than four days. What's the technology behind it?Thu, Feb 9, 12:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesExplore the world's most powerful Aircrane, including the technology it depends upon to lift giant steel towers and set them down with absolute precision.Thu, Feb 2, 12:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesThe Italo AGV is one of the world's fastest trains, cutting through the countryside at breathtaking speed. Explore the engineering inside this 200-metre-long bullet.Thu, Jan 26, 12:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesJoin the crew of the MV Treasure as they attempt to transport a 13,000-ton oil rig 16,000 miles. Explore the engineering that enable this ocean giant to float.Thu, Jan 19, 12:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesA buoyancy system able to life nine SUVs, engines with the power of a race car and the ability to land anywhere: this is the $35 million dollar 'Dragon Dream'.Thu, Jan 12, 12:00 pmQUEST60 mins
Rise of the MachinesAn engine with the pulling power of a freight train, tyres as tall as two grown men and fitted with its own survival systems: this is the $5.5 million mega truck.Thu, Jan 5, 12:00 pmQUEST60 mins