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The Demolition Man

12 episodes 98%4KCC

Inside the science, danger, and precision behind giant demolitions worldwide.

Host Brendan Moar goes behind the scenes of major demolitions around the world, revealing the planning, machinery, and expert decision-making each job demands. You will see why bringing down massive structures is far more than a single blast, with every episode unpacking the risks, strategy, and engineering that make these operations so compelling.

Episode guide

12 episodes
1
1Manchester
A bridge in Manchester gets demolished.
24 min
2
2Louisiana
Explosive demolition of the O. K. Allen Bridge.
24 min
3
3Lewisham
A council flat in Lewisham must come down quickly and without harming the local residents' flats situated only metres away.
24 min
4
4Paris
Two high-rises in Meaux have to be demolished without endangering the surrounding people and buildings.
24 min
5
5Belgium
In this episode a 170 meter tower is imploded! The structure is close to a public highway so there's an extra element of concern for local safety.
24 min
6
6The Best of Part 1
Brendan Moar is here to uncover the people and machinery behind the worlds most dangerous and captivating demolitions.
24 min
7
7Bath
In this episode, an intensive operation takes place to bring down a beast of a building, Harworth Colliery.
24 min
8
8Doncaster
In this episode, an intensive operation takes place to bring down a huge and unusual structure.
24 min
9
9Liverpool
The sheer size of these buildings automatically makes this a very difficult job but these towers are also surrounded by hundreds of homes.
24 min
10
10Newcastle
Taking down eight giant towers will take expert precision, planning & explosives. It's imperative none of them fall in the wrong direction or fire any debris.
24 min
11
11City of London
An asbestos ridden 1960s building in the crowded City of London is to be demolished to make way for a new hotel.
24 min
12
12The Best of Part 2
Brendan Moar looks back at the most interesting and dramatic moments that he's encountered as The Demolition Man.
24 min
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