How Do They Do It? Season 17
An insider's look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.
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How Do They Do It? Season 17 Full Episode Guide
Episode 9 - Platinum, Manga and Limoncello
First Aired: June. 17,2021
The explosive secrets of platinum production are revealed.
Episode 8 - Pencils, Liquorice and Lace
First Aired: June. 10,2021
A plant is turned into candy, and traditional weaving is used to make lace.
Episode 7 - Sugar Beets, Feather Dusters
First Aired: June. 10,2021
A vegetable satisfies sweet cravings, and rubber gets the party popping.
Episode 6 - Pearls, Damascus Steel Knives
First Aired: June. 03,2021
Blacksmiths unlock the ancient secrets of the infamous damask steel blade.
Episode 5 - Charcoal, Soba, Vaulting Poles
First Aired: June. 03,2021
Companies make oodles of noodles and charcoal the old-fashioned way.
Episode 4 - Raisins, Washi Paper, Showers
First Aired: June. 22,2021
A family grows grapes on a grand scale, and engineers create new showers.
Episode 3 - Super Yachts and Space Suits
First Aired: June. 15,2021
Astronauts are protected from a hostile environment with space suits.
Episode 2 - Violins and Milk Deliveries
First Aired: June. 08,2021
Craftsmen reveal the three-hundred-year-old secret to hand making violins.
Episode 1 - Eider Down and Digestives
First Aired: June. 01,2021
A factory reveals the genius behind a favourite teatime accompaniment.