Parmesan, Runways, Reclining Chairs

S11 E01 • Thursday, May 15, 2014 • May 15 • 22m

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

Carpets, Skis, Niagara Power

S11 E02 • Thursday, May 22, 2014 • May 22 • 22m

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

Nori, Beer Bottles, Shark Deterrents

S11 E03 • Thursday, May 29, 2014 • May 29 • 22m

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.

Brass, Ice Patrol, Penjing

S11 E04 • Thursday, Jun 5, 2014 • Jun 5 • 22m

Examining how the street lamps of Venice are cast, and how tiny trees are grown for the ancient Chinese art of penjing.

Racing Bikes, Stunt Pilots, Oil Well

S11 E05 • Thursday, Jun 12, 2014 • Jun 12 • 22m

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.

Bagels, Racing Tires, Liuli Glass

S11 E06 • Thursday, Jun 19, 2014 • Jun 19 • 22m

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.

Trash Collecting in Venice, Australian Sheepskin, Pond Algae

S11 E07 • Thursday, Jun 26, 2014 • Jun 26 • 22m

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

Turkish Delight. Silver. Sunscreen

S11 E08 • Thursday, Jul 3, 2014 • Jul 3 • 22m

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.

Canvas. Stinky Tofu. Bottle Recycling

S11 E09 • Thursday, Jul 10, 2014 • Jul 10 • 22m

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.

Beekeeping. Trikes. Body Armour

S11 E10 • Thursday, Jul 17, 2014 • Jul 17 • 22m

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.

Heat-Proof Glass. ATMs. Pagani

S11 E11 • Friday, Oct 10, 2014 • Oct 10 • 22m

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.

Aquavit, Motorcycle Racing Suits, Cleaning a Cathedral

S11 E12 • Unknown • Unknown • 22m

Unreleased

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

Dock Cranes, Plastic Bags, Baubles

S11 E13 • Friday, Oct 24, 2014 • Oct 24 • 22m

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...

Balsamic Vinegar, Drysuits, Stunt Plane

S11 E14 • Friday, Oct 24, 2014 • Oct 24 • 22m

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?

Super Steel, Wool, Kiteboards

S11 E15 • Friday, Nov 7, 2014 • Nov 7 • 22m

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.

Soybean Matress, Aircraft Seats, Bra Design

S11 E16 • Friday, Nov 21, 2014 • Nov 21 • 22m

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.

Dry Wall, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Statuettes, Skytruck

S11 E17 • Friday, Nov 28, 2014 • Nov 28 • 22m

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.

Car Windows, Glossy Lipstick

S11 E18 • Wednesday, Dec 31, 2014 • Dec 31 • 22m

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

Madeira, Aircraft Seats, Batteries

S11 E19 • Wednesday, Dec 31, 2014 • Dec 31 • 22m

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

Nickel, Canal Locks, Bubble Tea

S11 E20 • Wednesday, Dec 31, 2014 • Dec 31 • 22m

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