How Do They Do It?Season 112014 · 20 episodesEpisodes1Parmesan, Runways, Reclining ChairsA 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 chairs2Carpets, Skis, Niagara PowerA 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 Falls3Nori, Beer Bottles, Shark DeterrentsA 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.4Brass, Ice Patrol, PenjingExamining how the street lamps of Venice are cast, and how tiny trees are grown for the ancient Chinese art of penjing.5Racing Bikes, Stunt Pilots, Oil WellA 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.6Bagels, Racing Tires, Liuli GlassA 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.7Trash Collecting in Venice, Australian Sheepskin, Pond AlgaeA 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 supplement8Turkish Delight. Silver. SunscreenExamining 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.9Canvas. Stinky Tofu. Bottle RecyclingA 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.10Beekeeping. Trikes. Body ArmourAn 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.11Heat-Proof Glass. ATMs. PaganiAn 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.12Aquavit, Motorcycle Racing Suits, Cleaning a CathedralHow 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 Cathedral13Dock Cranes, Plastic Bags, BaublesHow 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...14Balsamic Vinegar, Drysuits, Stunt PlaneHow 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?15Super Steel, Wool, KiteboardsA 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.16Soybean Matress, Aircraft Seats, Bra DesignThe 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.17Dry Wall, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Statuettes, SkytruckHow 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.18Car Windows, Glossy LipstickHow 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 lipstick19Madeira, Aircraft Seats, BatteriesA 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 batteries20Nickel, Canal Locks, Bubble TeaA 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 teaSeason 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 6Season 7Season 8Season 9Season 10Season 12Season 13Season 14Season 15Season 16Season 17
