Power

Power reveals how major technological developments at sea, on land, by rail and in the air have influenced all aspects of society from travel to trade and warfare, changing the course of history and defining the direction of our technological future.

Using themes such as speed, size and excess, each episode delves into breakthroughs regarding materials and construction, the surpassing of barriers, the setting of records and the making of power. We pluck the most impressive advances in technology from the past and look forward to the technology of today and how it will continue to evolve. Key stages of technological developments are brought to life with archive footage, cutting-edge graphics and animation. Contemporary footage illustrates the mighty power deployed by today’s engineering. Power is the perfect series for anyone interested in planes, boats, trains and trucks — in all their biggest, best and fastest incarnations.