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Host Brendan Moar dives into the process of what it takes to bring down some of the biggest structures from around the world.

12 Episodes

  • Manchester
    E1
    ManchesterA bridge in Manchester, UK hovering over one of Europe's busiest commuter routes must be demolished to make place for a modern gateway.
  • Louisiana
    E2
    LouisianaExplosive demolition of the O. K. Allen Bridge.
  • Lewisham
    E3
    LewishamA council flat in Lewisham must come down quickly and without harming the local residents’ flats situated only metres away.
  • Paris
    E4
    ParisTwo high-rises in Meaux have to be demolished without endangering the surrounding people and buildings.
  • Belgium
    E5
    BelgiumIn this episode a 170 meter tower is imploded! The structure is close to a public highway so there’s an extra element of concern for local safety.
  • The Best of Part 1
    E6
    The Best of Part 1Brendan Moar is here to uncover the people and machinery behind the world's most dangerous and captivating demolitions.
  • Bath
    E7
    BathIn this episode an intensive operation takes place to bring down a beast of a building, Harworth Colliery.
  • Doncaster
    E8
    DoncasterIn this episode an intensive operation takes place to bring down a huge and unusual structure.
  • Liverpool
    E9
    LiverpoolThe sheer size of these buildings automatically makes this a very difficult job but these towers are also surrounded by hundreds of homes.
  • Newcastle
    E10
    NewcastleTaking down eight giant towers will take expert precision, planning & explosives. It’s imperative none of them fall in the wrong direction or fire any debris.
  • City of London
    E11
    City of LondonAn asbestos ridden 1960s building in the crowded City of London is to be demolished to make way for a new hotel.
  • The Best of Part 2
    E12
    The Best of Part 2Brendan Moar looks back at the most interesting and dramatic moments that he’s encountered as The Demolition Man.