Building the Impossible
2020 · Documentary · 3 Seasons · 12 Episodes ·
Presenter Rob Bell takes us on a voyage around Britain and Ireland to reveal the hidden secrets that make offshore lighthouses such extraordinary feats of engineering.
Episodes
1. The Eddystone RockRob Bell explores the historic but deadly southwest coast of England to discover what made the world's first rock lighthouse on Eddystone reef such a monumental achievement over 300 years ago.
2. The Bell RockRob Bell explores the rugged east coast of Scotland to discover how the Bell Rock lighthouse earned its reputation as a wonder of the industrial world.
3. The Fastnet RockRob Bell explores the wild and beautiful southern coast of Ireland to reveal why Fastnet is regarded as the most stunning lighthouse ever built.
