Episode 1: Parmesan, Runways, Reclining Chairs
2014-05-1522 min
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
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How Do They Do It? Season 11 — Episodes and Where to Watch
20 episodes · first aired 2014-05-15
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Episode 2: Carpets, Skis, Niagara Power
2014-05-2222 min
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
Episode 3: Nori, Beer Bottles, Shark Deterrents
2014-05-2922 min
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.
Episode 4: Brass, Ice Patrol, Penjing
2014-06-0522 min
Examining how the street lamps of Venice are cast, and how tiny trees are grown for the ancient Chinese art of penjing.
Episode 5: Racing Bikes, Stunt Pilots, Oil Well
2014-06-1222 min
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.
Episode 6: Bagels, Racing Tires, Liuli Glass
2014-06-1922 min
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.
Episode 7: Trash Collecting in Venice, Australian Sheepskin, Pond Algae
2014-06-2622 min
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
Episode 8: Turkish Delight. Silver. Sunscreen
2014-07-0322 min
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.
Episode 9: Canvas. Stinky Tofu. Bottle Recycling
2014-07-1022 min
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.
Episode 10: Beekeeping. Trikes. Body Armour
2014-07-1722 min
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.
Episode 11: Heat-Proof Glass. ATMs. Pagani
2014-10-1022 min
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.
Episode 12: Aquavit, Motorcycle Racing Suits, Cleaning a Cathedral
22 min
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
Episode 13: Dock Cranes, Plastic Bags, Baubles
2014-10-2422 min
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...
Episode 14: Balsamic Vinegar, Drysuits, Stunt Plane
2014-10-2422 min
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?
Episode 15: Super Steel, Wool, Kiteboards
2014-11-0722 min
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.
Episode 16: Soybean Matress, Aircraft Seats, Bra Design
2014-11-2122 min
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.
Episode 17: Dry Wall, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Statuettes, Skytruck
2014-11-2822 min
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.
Episode 18: Car Windows, Glossy Lipstick
2014-12-3122 min
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
Episode 19: Madeira, Aircraft Seats, Batteries
2014-12-3122 min
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
Episode 20: Nickel, Canal Locks, Bubble Tea
2014-12-3122 min
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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