Brunel: Building a Great Britain
Examining the story of the Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the man who designed the world's fastest railway, longest suspension bridge and largest ship. Over 150 years on from his death, this film goes back in time to explore the extraordinary stories behind Brunel's greatest creations, including the Great Western Railway and the Clifton Suspension Bridge. The film also explores the wider story of what kind of Britain Brunel's genius was able to flourish in.
- Overview
- Cast
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Brunel: Building a Great Britain
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 2020
Runtime
1h 34m
Genres
Documentary, History
Original Title
Brunel: Building a Great Britain
Production Companies
Channel 5
Director
Toby Dallmeyer
Description
Examining the story of the Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the man who designed the world's fastest railway, longest suspension bridge and largest ship. Over 150 years on from his death, this film goes back in time to explore the extraordinary stories behind Brunel's greatest creations, including the Great Western Railway and the Clifton Suspension Bridge. The film also explores the wider story of what kind of Britain Brunel's genius was able to flourish in.
