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MUMBAI:
National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) has commissioned
a new four-part series with Darlow Smithson Productions –
an IMG Entertainment Company – hosted by well-known UK
presenter and author Richard Hammond.
Engineering Connections takes Hammond on a quest to discover the historical
innovations behind the world’s most advanced engineering projects. The
series will begin airing internationally in September. The series will also air
in the US on NGC later this month. Engineering
Connections will look at Taipei 101 Tower, one of the world’s tallest
buildings; the Airbus A380, the largest passenger airliner in history; the Troll
A Gas Platform, the biggest object ever moved across the planet by man; and Hawaii’s
WM Keck Observatory, the world’s largest astronomical observatory. These
structures are jewels of high technology, and Hammond dissects the DNA of each
to expose an amazing range of unexpected inventions and ideas – spanning
history and originating from every corner of the globe – that made the construction
of these engineering milestones possible. NGCI
executive VP of content Sydney Suissa says, “NGCI is thrilled to partner
with Darlow Smithson on Engineering Connections. Richard Hammond brings
a level of enthusiasm and curiosity that connects with audiences, making him an
integral part of the series. “Engineering
Connections is a unique way of seeing how seemingly unrelated innovations
have laid the groundwork for grand scale engineering achievements”. Darlow
Smithson Productions executive producer Tom Brisley says, "This is a smart
new take on the evolution of some of the world’s most amazing structures.
Richard Hammond is the perfect choice to take us on these journeys, some of which
go back thousands of years, to reveal fascinating links and connections without
which our modern structures would never exist today". | 
