The Engine That Powers the World: Timeshift
Season 15 Episode 3 of 6
Looking at the surprising story of the diesel engine - a 19th-century invention that is the hidden powerhouse behind the globalised world and is now indispensable. Car enthusiast Mark Evans gets hands on with Rudolf Diesel's original creation, including vintage submarines, tractors, locomotive trains and container ships
The Engine That Powers the World: Timeshift airs on BBC Four HD at 12:40 AM, Wednesday 17 September. (Subtitles.)
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Mark Evans
Presenter
Steve O'Hagan
Producer
Michael Poole
Executive Producer