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The Severn Bridge at 50: A High Wire Act

The design of the Severn Bridge earned British engineers a reputation as world leaders in bridge building. Fifty years on, the film reveals the behind-the-scenes battle to maintain the iconic structure and keep traffic flowing, suspended above the dangerous tidal currents of the River Severn. Featuring rarely seen archive of the bridge and the stories of those who helped design and

English
  • Originally Aired September 7, 2016
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code b07tmmwy
  • Network BBC
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Name Type Role
Robin Toyne Director