How Do They Do It?

Season 11

2014 • 20 Episodes

Episodes

Parmesan, Runways, Reclining Chairs - How Do They Do It?

1. Parmesan, Runways, Reclining Chairs

May 15, 2014

A look at how to make parmesan cheese, and the key to keeping the runways running at the world's busiest airports. Plus, a look at manufacturing reclining chairs

Carpets, Skis, Niagara Power - How Do They Do It?

2. Carpets, Skis, Niagara Power

May 22, 2014

A look at ways to weave an authentic Turkish carpet, and how helicopter blade technology is being used to make cross country skis. Plus, the practicalities behind the Niagara Falls

Nori, Beer Bottles, Shark Deterrents - How Do They Do It?

3. Nori, Beer Bottles, Shark Deterrents

May 29, 2014

A look at how sea weed for sushi is farmed, how a beer bottle is made that lasts for fifteen years and how they keep swimmers and surfers off a sharks menu.

Brass, Ice Patrol, Penjing - How Do They Do It?

4. Brass, Ice Patrol, Penjing

June 5, 2014

Examining how the street lamps of Venice are cast, and how tiny trees are grown for the ancient Chinese art of penjing.

Racing Bikes, Stunt Pilots, Oil Well - How Do They Do It?

5. Racing Bikes, Stunt Pilots, Oil Well

June 12, 2014

A look at how one of the fastest bikes in the world was created, how pilots train to perform death-defying acrobatics, and how oil and gas is brought up from the bottom of the sea.

Bagels, Racing Tires, Liuli Glass - How Do They Do It?

6. Bagels, Racing Tires, Liuli Glass

June 19, 2014

A look at how New York bagels are hand-rolled, how they make a racing car tyre that will grip the track at 320kph, and how life-like sculptures are created out of glass.

Trash Collecting in Venice, Australian Sheepskin, Pond Algae - How Do They Do It?

7. Trash Collecting in Venice, Australian Sheepskin, Pond Algae

June 26, 2014

A look at how waste is collected in Venice, how Australia's famous sheepskin boots are made, and how pond algae is turned into a health supplement

Turkish Delight. Silver. Sunscreen - How Do They Do It?

8. Turkish Delight. Silver. Sunscreen

July 3, 2014

Examining how rosebuds are turned into Turkish delight, and how sunscreen is made to block out harmful UV light. Plus, how to hammer out a silver spoon.

Canvas. Stinky Tofu. Bottle Recycling - How Do They Do It?

9. Canvas. Stinky Tofu. Bottle Recycling

July 10, 2014

A look at how the world's finest canvases are created, how tofu is made, and how to get 50 drinks out of a single bottle of beer.

Beekeeping. Trikes. Body Armour - How Do They Do It?

10. Beekeeping. Trikes. Body Armour

July 17, 2014

An insight into how people care for bees, plus a look at how to build a trike that can carry a whole family and how to stop a bullet with a sheet of ceramic.

Heat-Proof Glass. ATMs. Pagani - How Do They Do It?

11. Heat-Proof Glass. ATMs. Pagani

October 10, 2014

An insight into how the minerals that are an essential ingredient in glass cookware are mined, and a look at how money is kept safe and secure inside cash machines.

Aquavit, Motorcycle Racing Suits, Cleaning a Cathedral - How Do They Do It?

12. Aquavit, Motorcycle Racing Suits, Cleaning a Cathedral

How the alcoholic spirit aquavit is made, and how kangaroos help protect motorcycle riders in a crash. Plus, a look at the cleaning of New York's St Patrick's Cathedral

Dock Cranes, Plastic Bags, Baubles - How Do They Do It?

13. Dock Cranes, Plastic Bags, Baubles

October 24, 2014

How do they build a port ready to receive huge container ships? How do they make 28 million plastic bags a day? How do they blow the glass to make...

Balsamic Vinegar, Drysuits, Stunt Plane - How Do They Do It?

14. Balsamic Vinegar, Drysuits, Stunt Plane

October 24, 2014

How do they make the world's most expensive vinegar? How do they keep divers warm in the freezing ocean? How do they build a plane that can fly upside down?

Super Steel, Wool, Kiteboards - How Do They Do It?

15. Super Steel, Wool, Kiteboards

November 7, 2014

A look at the process of forging super steel to make cars lighter, greener and safer, and how Australia's 80 million sheep are sheared every spring.

Soybean Matress, Aircraft Seats, Bra Design - How Do They Do It?

16. Soybean Matress, Aircraft Seats, Bra Design

November 21, 2014

The technological processes involved in keeping people comfortable, entertained and safe with the latest aircraft seats, and a look at the design of bras with aerospace technology.

Dry Wall, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Statuettes, Skytruck - How Do They Do It?

17. Dry Wall, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Statuettes, Skytruck

November 28, 2014

How plasterboard is made from power station smoke, the casting of the world's top awards, and how planes are built that can take off and land almost anywhere.

Car Windows, Glossy Lipstick - How Do They Do It?

18. Car Windows, Glossy Lipstick

December 31, 2014

How car windows are made to keep out wind and rain, stones, thieves, noise and harmful UV rays. Plus, a look at the way gloss is added to create the perfect shade of lipstick

Madeira, Aircraft Seats, Batteries - How Do They Do It?

19. Madeira, Aircraft Seats, Batteries

December 31, 2014

A look at how George Washington's favourite tipple is made, how aircraft seats are tested without crashing a plane, and the manufacturing processes behind billions of batteries

Nickel, Canal Locks, Bubble Tea - How Do They Do It?

20. Nickel, Canal Locks, Bubble Tea

December 31, 2014

A look at how nickel is mined, how the lock gates for canals are built so that barges and boats can climb hills, and the processes involved in creating Taiwan's beloved bubble tea