National Geographic: Britain's Greatest Machines - Series 2

In this new series, Chris Barrie seeks out the great British machines that have changed peoples lives and helped shape Britain as we know it today. Chris tells the stories of these mechanical icons with passion, wit and a great deal of expertise. Tackling the subject one decade at a time, he puts the engineering achievements of each era into the context of the bigger picture of British history.

1910s
Chris Barrie explores the pivotal moments in Britain's recent engineering past, revealing the key decades and discoveries that forged our nation.

1920s
Chris takes a look at the petrol revolution of the 1920s, which saw Britain became a major player in the international oil trade.

1940s
Chris Barrie explores the pivotal moments in Britain's recent engineering past, revealing the key decades and discoveries that forged our nation.

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Chris Barrie explores the pivotal moments in Britain's recent engineering past, revealing the key decades and discoveries that forged our nation.