Brunel: Building a Great Britain

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 2020

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

Channel 5

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded