How Do They Do It?

Wonders of the modern world

Unlocking the secrets of everyday tech.

How Do They Do It?

Comedian Robert Llewellyn reveals the amazing secrets behind some of the everyday objects we take for granted. Join him on his travels as he finds out the mechanics and logistics of everything from where cars go to die to how a fighter jet is refuelled in mid-air.

Episodes

  •   How Do They Do It?
    • 19:30 7 Mar 2011
    • Channel 5

    Series 5 - Episode 12

    Robert learns how passenger jets complete thousands of successful journeys every year when he visits an engineering facility in Dubai.

  •   How Do They Do It?
    • 19:30 28 Feb 2011
    • Channel 5

    Series 5 - Episode 11

    Robert looks at the secrets behind some of the world's most expensive perfumes and Sinapore's genius recycling solution.

  •   How Do They Do It?
    • 19:30 21 Feb 2011
    • Channel 5

    Series 5 - Episode 10

    We learn how NASA operates its large satellites, how a huge oil tanker is docked, and how stretch limousines are created.

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