Richard Hammond's Big
Overview
Richard Hammond takes viewers on an exhilarating journey around the globe, delving into the colossal structures and machines that define our world. Each episode showcases the ingenuity of engineers, revealing the processes behind the construction, upkeep, and operation of these monumental feats. With a blend of curiosity and humor, Hammond uncovers fascinating stories and the innovative technology that powers these giants, offering a captivating look at human achievement on a grand scale.
Episodes
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1
World's Biggest Car Factory
Richard takes a deep dive into Volkswagen’s massive car manufacturing facility in Wolfsburg, Germany. He investigates the cutting-edge technology at...
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2
Super Galaxy Plane
Richard boards the US Air Force's largest cargo aircraft, the C-5M Super Galaxy. As he explores its intricate features, he discovers the reasons behin...
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3
Austria's Mega Dam
Richard delves into one of the largest engineering feats created by humans: the Kölnbrein Dam, capable of retaining a staggering 200 million tonnes o...
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4
Mega Ship
Richard embarks on an adventure aboard the Marie Maersk, one of the largest ships in the world, as it sets sail on a vast 28,000-mile journey from Asi...
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5
World's Longest Railway Tunnel
Richard embarks on an adventure 2 kilometers deep beneath the Alps, exploring the Brenner Base Tunnel, the longest underground railway link in the wor...
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6
Super Stadium
Richard embarks on an adventure at the expansive Tottenham Hotspur Football Stadium in London. He investigates a pitch that unexpectedly splits apart ...
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7
Tallest Building on Earth
Richard embarks on an adventure to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the tallest building in the world. His daring quest involves scaling the largest lightni...
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8
Gulf Oil Platform
Richard boards a helicopter for a journey to one of the most isolated spots on the planet: the Appomattox production platform located in the Gulf of M...
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9
Mankind’s Biggest Builds
Richard delves into the common features shared by various engineering projects. He uncovers how the obstacles become more significant when constructin...
