Megaworld
Season 1 Episode 4 - Denmark
A couple of amateur astronauts attempt to launch a rocket into orbit from the high seas, in an ambitious project as the rocket launch pad bobs up and down in the sea in anticipation of blast off. If the rocket isn't perfectly vertical on lift-off it could be a disaster. See the technology behind a completely automated parking lot in Copenhagen plus Lego's massive factory.
Subtitles: English
Starring:Kevin Brauch
Directed by:Stephen Grant
Season 1
S01:E01 - Argentina
There's more to Argentina than wine and beef, in fact this South American country is carving out a reputation as a major industrial nation. MegaWorld visits IMPSA, home of the world's largest milling machine where huge hydro-electric turbines are being machined and the oldest shipyard in South America where they can repair up to five ships at a time.
S01:E02 - Austria
There's a lot more to Austria than Mozart and the Von Trapp singers. Travel to the top of the Austrian Alps to see how a ski resort protects itself from deadly avalanches, watch World Champion air racer Hannes Arch pull 12 Gs in his aircraft as he trains for the upcoming season, and witness armoured vehicles survive the most violent explosions.
S01:E03 - Czech Republic
The Czech Republic has a long history of innovative engineering. See how they are meeting the challenges of building Europe's longest automobile tunnel right underneath the historic city of Prague. Go behind the scenes for exclusive access to the world's largest castle in downtown Prague. Watch European Truck Racing champion David Vreck attempt to set a new world speed record.
S01:E04 - Denmark
A couple of amateur astronauts attempt to launch a rocket into orbit from the high seas, in an ambitious project as the rocket launch pad bobs up and down in the sea in anticipation of blast off. If the rocket isn't perfectly vertical on lift-off it could be a disaster. See the technology behind a completely automated parking lot in Copenhagen plus Lego's massive factory.
S01:E05 - Mexico
Mexico is a manufacturing giant, but it's also a magnet for the world's top surfers. Get a front row seat as these wet suited warriors take on waves as high as a six-story building. We visit the world's largest above ground salt making facility, check in on construction on the world's highest suspension bridge and visit a mine with scalding water and scorching temperatures.
S01:E06 - Norway
If you think ski jumping looks scary, wait until you see sky flying. See the finishing touches are put on the world's largest ski flying jump. Ski flying is bigger, higher, faster and a lot more dangerous than ski jumping and it's easy to see why. Back on level ground, visit NAMMO, the world leader in the manufacture of military ammunition.
S01:E07 - Poland
Poland's long, tumultuous history makes it a fascinating country to visit. Follow a team of detectives in the Sowie Mountains as they try to crack the mystery of a huge underground maze of tunnels built by the Nazis. See bomb disposal experts find and detonate WWII explosives that are still littered throughout the country.
S01:E08 - South Korea
South Korea is an industrial powerhouse and nowhere is that more evident than the Samsung Heavy Industries Shipyard. They make more ships here than anywhere else in the world thanks to a unique technology that allows huge vessels to be constructed in the sea. From huge shipyards, we'll visit LG Electronics, one of the world's largest manufacturer of smart TVs.
S01:E09 - Texas
If everything is bigger in Texas, then the huge American State is a perfect fit for MegaWorld. We begin our journey in the world's largest indoor pool at the Johnson Space Center and spin our tires at Goodyear's huge tire test facility and see the Air Force's huge Boeing C-17 transport planes.
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