How Britain Worked
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Guy Martin celebrates the workers of the Industrial Revolution by getting stuck into six of the country's biggest restoration projects, bringing some of the 19th century's most impressive engineering achievements back to life.
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
45 min per episode
2012 – 2012
Premiered: Sun, Oct 21, 2012
Creative Production Team
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Season 1, Episode 6: “Birmingham Botanical Gardens”
Birmingham Botanical Gardens may seem an unlikely place to explore the wonders of the Industrial Revolution, but hidden behind its fragrant borders Guy Martin finds a hidden world of hi-tech Victorian engineering, show-off architecture, intrepid plant-hunters scouring the furthest corners of the Empire, and city fathers terrified of the 'degenerate' urban poor. As Guy helps to get the gardens back into shape, he tries to learn one of the Industrial Revolution's most skilful and dangerous jobs: blowing glass for the gardens' enormous greenhouses. He has a go at rebuilding the very first lawnmower - another great British invention. Guy also uses a little-known 19th-century technique to make his own rock to go in the garden's restored rockery and then - if all goes to plan - he'll be given the job of turning on his newly installed fountain at the grand opening ceremony.
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How Britain Worked | Sunday, 8pm | Channel 4Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-15
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What is How Britain Worked about?
Guy Martin celebrates the workers of the Industrial Revolution by getting stuck into six of the country's biggest restoration projects, bringing some of the 19th century's most impressive engineering achievements back to life.
How many seasons does How Britain Worked have?
How Britain Worked comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in How Britain Worked?
Key cast members in How Britain Worked include Guy Martin.
Who created or directed How Britain Worked?
How Britain Worked was developed and directed by Not specified.