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More everyday items are put under the microscope, looking at how blast doors, lipstick, artificial palm trees and brass plaques are made

The development processed behind the creation of carbon fibre, railcar movers and hood ornaments. Plus, the techniques used in antique frame restoration

Mike and Elvis turn a VW Beetle into a Baja Bug for racing across sand dunes. But with just 5 days for the build will their project hit the skids?

Mark Bowe and the team go beyond the call of duty to save the last cabin from the old town of Roanoke, West Virginia

Parker unexpectedly loses the pay layer in the long cut. Meanwhile, Kevin struggles to keep his equipment running

Parker makes a big call on Dominion Creek's ice-filled ground. Kevin's cut floods, sending him scrambling to find a critical piece of equipment

A Peugeot 205 T16 inspires Mike to upgrade its under-powered UK counterpart for a track race. Can Mike's 205 Rallye compete with a Eurospec Peugeot?

Mike thinks there's money to be made on a soft-top Saab 900, but with a dicey clutch and woolly steering, Elvis has concerns. Can they get it back to its best?

Part one of two. A potential disaster plagues the Kellys, prompting a bail-out from Chris McCully. Shawn and Vernon try their luck in deeper waters

Part two of two. A potential disaster plagues the Kellys, prompting a bail-out from Chris McCully. Shawn and Vernon try their luck in deeper waters

Drew Pritchard makes a startling discovery at a 13th-century house in the Lake District, before he meets a classic-car collector in Hertfordshire

Drew Pritchard hunts for items at a remote salvage yard in Bournemouth, Dorset, and also visits an exclusive B&B in Yorkshire

Tickle launches a campaign to legalise home distilling. Plus, Mark and Digger devise a plan to distil pallets of unsold light beer into liquor

Three generations of the Hoffman family hope to mine $5 million in gold. As Jack reveals shocking news, Todd targets more ounces of gold than ever

After years of searching, Mike's found the ultimate '80s hot hatch: the Renault 5 GT Turbo. Can Elvis restore it in time for its new owner's birthday?

Mike gambles on a Ford P100 imported from South Africa to Scotland. But it's hit with a series of problems - and will it cope with the UK's weather and roads?

Mike and Elvis head to sun drenched Portugal where the iconic Mini Moke has earned cult status. It's a car with a very special place in Mike's heart

Following Dave Kindig and his team as they try to win the coveted Don Ridler Award. Dave and the crew start their all-aluminium build by creating a fibreglass buck

The team resumes drilling into the Energy Zone. Duane takes a stand against the poachers and Charlie finds a dead animal with unusual bite marks on it

The World Trade Centre's iconic twin towers were an engineering marvel. Experts use pioneering technology to examine their secret history

Mike and Elvis head to sun drenched Portugal where the iconic Mini Moke has earned cult status. It's a car with a very special place in Mike's heart

Following Dave Kindig and his team as they try to win the coveted Don Ridler Award. Dave and the crew start their all-aluminium build by creating a fibreglass buck

A knife injury on deck leaves Sig scrambling. After one crewman quits, tensions explode on the Confidence. Keith's throttle fails in rough seas

Four hundred miles west of traditional grounds, Wizard captains Keith and Monte come to blows. Captains Rick and Bob face a slack tank, risking their vessel

Buying goods from home

Buying goods from home

More everyday items are put under the microscope, this time examining how sawhorses and toolboxes, sorbet pops and school buses are made

The manufacturing processes behind sanders, solid terrain models, Stucco and high-speed roll-up doors, and how techniques have developed over time