How Do They Do It? - Season 11

How Do They Do It? - Season 11

Season 11

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DatesMay 15, 2014 - Dec 31, 2014
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Episodes

Parmesan; Runways; Reclining Chairs
Season 11Episode 125 min

Parmesan; Runways; Reclining Chairs

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
May 15, 2014
Carpets; Skiis; Niagara Power
Season 11Episode 225 min

Carpets; Skiis; Niagara Power

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
May 22, 2014
Nori; Beer Bottles; Shark Deterrents
Season 11Episode 325 min

Nori; Beer Bottles; Shark Deterrents

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.
May 29, 2014
Brass Lamps; Ice Patrol; Penjing
Season 11Episode 425 min

Brass Lamps; Ice Patrol; Penjing

Examining how the street lamps of Venice are cast, and how tiny trees are grown for the ancient Chinese art of penjing.
Jun 5, 2014
Racing Bikes; Stunt Pilots; Oil Well
Season 11Episode 525 min

Racing Bikes; Stunt Pilots; Oil Well

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.
Jun 12, 2014
Bagels; Racing Tires; Liuli Glass
Season 11Episode 625 min

Bagels; Racing Tires; Liuli Glass

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.
Jun 19, 2014
Trash in Venice; Aussie Sheepskin; Chlorella
Season 11Episode 725 min

Trash in Venice; Aussie Sheepskin; Chlorella

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
Jun 26, 2014
Turkish Delight; Silver; Sunscreen
Season 11Episode 825 min

Turkish Delight; Silver; Sunscreen

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.
Jul 3, 2014
Canvas; Stinky Tofu; Bottle Recycling
Season 11Episode 925 min

Canvas; Stinky Tofu; Bottle Recycling

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.
Jul 10, 2014
Beekeeping; Trikes; Body Armour
Season 11Episode 1025 min

Beekeeping; Trikes; Body Armour

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.
Jul 17, 2014
Heat-Proof Glass; ATMs; Pagani
Season 11Episode 1125 min

Heat-Proof Glass; ATMs; Pagani

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.
Oct 10, 2014
Aquavitl; Motorcycle Suits; Cathedral Cleaning
Season 11Episode 1225 min

Aquavitl; Motorcycle Suits; Cathedral Cleaning

Oct 17, 2014
Balsamic Vinegar; Drysuits; Stunt Plane
Season 11Episode 1325 min

Balsamic Vinegar; Drysuits; Stunt Plane

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...
Oct 24, 2014
Dock Cranes; Plastic Bags; Baubles
Season 11Episode 1425 min

Dock Cranes; Plastic Bags; Baubles

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?
Oct 24, 2014
Super Steel; Wool; Kiteboards
Season 11Episode 1525 min

Super Steel; Wool; Kiteboards

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.
Nov 7, 2014
Soybean Matress; Aircraft Seats; Bra Design
Season 11Episode 1625 min

Soybean Matress; Aircraft Seats; Bra Design

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.
Nov 21, 2014
Dry Wall; R 'n R Statuettes; Skytruck
Season 11Episode 1725 min

Dry Wall; R 'n R Statuettes; Skytruck

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.
Nov 28, 2014
Car Windows; Glossy Lipstick; Sheep Shears
Season 11Episode 1825 min

Car Windows; Glossy Lipstick; Sheep Shears

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
Dec 31, 2014
Madeira; Aircraft Seats; Batteries
Season 11Episode 1925 min

Madeira; Aircraft Seats; Batteries

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
Dec 31, 2014
Nickel; Canal Locks; Bubble Tea
Season 11Episode 2025 min

Nickel; Canal Locks; Bubble Tea

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
Dec 31, 2014

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