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Explore the methods used to cast the street lamps of Venice, how giant cargo ships are kept from colliding with icebergs to prevent another Titanic-like disaster, and the growth of tiny trees for the ancient Chinese art of penjing.

Racing bikes, stunt pilots, and oil wells. How the world's fastest bikes are made, how pilots train for death-defying acrobatics, and how oil and gas is brought up from the bottom of the sea.

Bagel manufacture from flour to the breakfast table. Raw rubber to race capable, the making of high performance racing tyres. Making glass castings from silica sand to finished sculpture using traditional techniques.

Explore the processes used to collect rubbish in Venice, make Australia's famous sheepskin boots, and turn pond algae into a health supplement.

Drew is at an upmarket Somerset showroom and buys a scruffy table full of potential. In Lancashire, he spots a Swedish design classic and a Soviet relic of the Cold War.

At a Cornish castle, Drew digs out beach buckets and toy trucks. Later, his friend Stuart sells off his renowned collection of car memorabilia; and Drew has first dibs.

Sculptor Nick has his work cut out for him. Meanwhile, metalworker Ted tries to revive a model fairground and Alex restores a piece of Beatles memorabilia.

An exploration of the production process behind railway bridge ties, membrane filters, hydraulic post drivers and bi-planes.

A look into the processes behind hospital laundry, brass instrument restoration, horse replicas and excavation.

Presenting the latest products live on television that can be ordered directly. The product range extends from vacuum cleaners and bath towels to sports equipment.

Presenting the latest products live on television that can be ordered directly. The product range extends from vacuum cleaners and bath towels to sports equipment.