Big, Bigger, Biggest

Big, Bigger, Biggest (2008-2011)

EndedDocumentary show

Big, Bigger, Biggest is a documentary television series which aired on Nat Geo from 2008.

Each episode explores the engineering breakthroughs that have made it possible to develop the largest structures of today. Throughout the course of the episode, viewers are introduced to generally 4-7 landmark inventions that have enabled the engineers of today to construct the world's biggest structures. Footage of the construction of the world's biggest structure of its kind is accompanied by computer generated imagery which often has an element of black humor. This imagery shows the size of the object in meters, the various designs that may have been considered as well as what could happen if the engineers made a mistake, complete with animated figures running in panic.

Network
Scheduleevery Thursday at 19:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Prison
Season 3Episode 460 min

Prison

Modern prisons are brimming with technology. Explore the inner workings and incredible stories behind four landmark prisons that allowed engineers to build safer, tougher and bigger prisons.
Aug 9, 2011

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E04PrisonAug 9, 2011
S03E06TrainAug 2, 2011
S03E05TowerJul 26, 2011
S03E02IcebreakerJul 19, 2011
S03E03MetroJul 12, 2011
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Big, Bigger, Biggest' premiere?

'Big, Bigger, Biggest' premiered on June 1, 2008.

Who narrated 'Big, Bigger, Biggest'?

'Big, Bigger, Biggest' was narrated by British actor Christopher Rowe.

What was the concept of 'Big, Bigger, Biggest'?

'Big, Bigger, Biggest' was a documentary series that explored the evolution of engineering and design of some of the world's largest structures and machines.

What was the duration of each episode of 'Big, Bigger, Biggest'?

Each episode of 'Big, Bigger, Biggest' was approximately 45 minutes long.

What was the production company behind 'Big, Bigger, Biggest'?

'Big, Bigger, Biggest' was produced by Windfall Films.

How many episodes were there in the first season of 'Big, Bigger, Biggest'?

The first season of 'Big, Bigger, Biggest' had a total of 6 episodes.

What was the episode titled that featured the tallest building in the world?

The episode titled 'Tallest' featured the tallest building in the world.

In which episode did they explore the largest container ship in the world?

The episode titled 'Container Ship' explored the largest container ship in the world.

Which episode of 'Big, Bigger, Biggest' featured the world's largest airplane?

The episode titled 'Airplane' featured the world's largest airplane.

What was the episode titled that explored the world's largest roller coaster?

The episode titled 'Roller Coaster' explored the world's largest roller coaster.

What was the episode titled that featured the world's largest hydroelectric power plant?

The episode titled 'Hydroelectric Power Plant' featured the world's largest hydroelectric power plant.

In which episode did they explore the world's largest offshore oil platform?

The episode titled 'Oil Platform' explored the world's largest offshore oil platform.

What was the episode titled that featured the world's largest tunneling machine?

The episode titled 'Tunneling Machine' featured the world's largest tunneling machine.

In which episode did they explore the world's largest telescope?

The episode titled 'Telescope' explored the world's largest telescope.

What was the episode titled that featured the world's largest cruise ship?

The episode titled 'Cruise Ship' featured the world's largest cruise ship.

Cast

John Michie

John Michie

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