Brunel: Building a Great Britain (2020)

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Examining the story of the Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the man who designed the world's fastest railway, longest suspension bridge and largest ship. Over 150 years on from his death, this film goes back in time to explore the extraordinary stories behind Brunel's greatest creations, including the Great Western Railway and the Clifton Suspension Bridge. The film also explores the wider story of what kind of Britain Brunel's genius was able to flourish in.

Director: Toby Dallmeyer
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 94 min
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Production: Channel 5
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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What is Brunel: Building a Great Britain about?
Examining the story of the Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the man who designed the world's fastest railway, longest suspension bridge and largest ship. Over 150 years on from his death, this film goes back in time to explore the extraordinary stories behind Brunel's greatest creations, including the Great Western Railway and the Clifton Suspension Bridge. The film also explores the wider story of what kind of Britain Brunel's genius was able to flourish in.
Who directed Brunel: Building a Great Britain?
Brunel: Building a Great Britain was directed by Toby Dallmeyer.
Who stars in Brunel: Building a Great Britain?
Brunel: Building a Great Britain stars Steven Mackintosh.
How long is Brunel: Building a Great Britain?
Brunel: Building a Great Britain has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Brunel: Building a Great Britain?
Brunel: Building a Great Britain is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Brunel: Building a Great Britain produced?
Brunel: Building a Great Britain was produced in United Kingdom.