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Is How to Build... coming back?

How to Build... (2010–2011) on BBC Two

The answer: Concluded November 27, 2011.
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Network / streamer
BBC Two
Premiered
June 27, 2010
Ended
November 27, 2011
Runtime
~60 min per episode
2seasons
6episodes

About How to Build...

How to Build... ended on November 27, 2011, on BBC Two. The series concluded after its second season, which aired its final episode on that date.

This documentary series explored Britain's iconic and secretive engineering companies, showcasing how they create some of the world's most impressive machines. The first part focused on the construction of the Astute nuclear submarine, providing an inside look at submarine engineering. The second part highlighted the design, manufacturing, and testing of jet engines at Rolls-Royce facilities across the UK. The final segment followed workers at a leading British company as they revealed a selection of their secret projects, including preparing Chinook helicopters for operational deployment.

The show was a factual series that premiered in 2010 and ended in 2011. Each episode had a runtime of approximately 60 minutes.

How to Build... episode schedule

6 aired

Aired · 6

DateEp.Title
November 27, 2011 S2·E3 A Satellite
November 20, 2011 S2·E2 A Super Car
November 13, 2011 S2·E1 A Super Jumbo Wing
July 11, 2010 S1·E3 Britain's Secret Engineers
July 4, 2010 S1·E2 A Jumbo Jet Engine
June 27, 2010 S1·E1 A Nuclear Submarine