Series synopsis
Building the Impossible is a British documentary television series that premiered on 5 on March 15, 2020. It stars Rob Bell.
Presenter Rob Bell takes us on a voyage around Britain and Ireland to reveal the hidden secrets that make offshore lighthouses such extraordinary feats of engineering.
Premise
Presenter Rob Bell takes us on a voyage around Britain and Ireland to reveal the hidden secrets that make offshore lighthouses such extraordinary feats of engineering.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Rob Bell as Self - Narrator
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | March 15, 2020 | May 15, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 3 | April 29, 2022 | May 13, 2022 |
| Season 3 | 6 | October 28, 2022 | April 10, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Eddystone Rock Rob Bell explores the historic but deadly southwest coast of England to discover what made the world's first rock lighthouse on Eddystone reef such a monumental achievement over 300 years ago. |
March 15, 2020 |
| 2 |
The Bell Rock Rob Bell explores the rugged east coast of Scotland to discover how the Bell Rock lighthouse earned its reputation as a wonder of the industrial world. |
April 15, 2020 |
| 3 |
The Fastnet Rock Rob Bell explores the wild and beautiful southern coast of Ireland to reveal why Fastnet is regarded as the most stunning lighthouse ever built. |
May 15, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wolf Rock Rob Bell looks at the construction of more rock lighthouses, beginning with Wolf Rock - 8 miles off the Cornish coast. He discovers the feat of Victorian engineering required to build the structure against the power of the Atlantic Ocean. |
April 29, 2022 |
| 2 |
Smalls Lighthouse Rob Bell explores the bizarre history of The Smalls lighthouse, one of Britain's most remote offshore lighthouses. |
May 6, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Longstone Rob Bell explores the spiritual home of the lifesaving Longstone lighthouse off the coast of Northumberland. |
May 13, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Oil Rig Rob discovers the story of the British oil industry through its incredible engineering - from the first oil find to today's innovative rigs. |
October 28, 2022 |
| 2 |
Hoover Dam From stormy seas to the land-locked Mojave Desert, Rob Bell discovers the amazing story of how the mighty Colorado river was tamed and the Hoover Dam built. |
November 11, 2022 |
| 3 |
Panama Canal Rob travels the Panama Canal to learn how the seemingly unconquerable isthmus was bent to the will of determined engineers, creating one of seven wonders of the new world. |
March 13, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 5 |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 15, 2020 |
| Last aired | March 27, 2026 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | continue |