Destruction Decoded
This series will go back through the record to explore life-altering, earth-shattering, unforgettable events using a combination of carefully selected archive, cutting edge CGI and informative scripting in this popular science format. As well as exploring spectacular archive, illustrating the full toll these disasters can take, we'll dig into the science behind each event, shining a light on the most fascinating elements and giving an understanding on how and why these events occur.
- 2022-2024
- 2 seasons
- Big Media
- Documentary
This series will go back through the record to explore life-altering, earth-shattering, unforgettable events using a combination of carefully selected archive, cutting edge CGI and informative scripting in this popular science format. As well as exploring spectacular archive, illustrating the full toll these disasters can take, we'll dig into the science behind each event, shining a light on the most fascinating elements and giving an understanding on how and why these events occur.
Season 2 Episode Guide
9 Episodes 2024
Episode 1
Crashes
Fri, Nov 8, 2024 44 mins
A tour of destruction around the world to rank the top 10 most dramatic air crashes and train accidents in terms of human, ecological and the financial impacts of the event.
Episode 2
Disasters at Sea
Fri, Nov 8, 2024 44 mins
The 10 worst disasters at sea from cruise ships to submarines, container ships to military vessels.
Episode 3
Collapses
Fri, Nov 15, 2024 44 mins
Buildings, towers, bridges and cranes making up the ten most dramatic collapses in history.
Episode 4
Dams
Thu, Nov 14, 2024 44 mins
When a dam fails, catastrophe follows; history's 10 worst dam failures.
Episode 5
Space Disasters
Fri, Nov 22, 2024 44 mins
In humanity's pursuit of Space Exploration, catastrophic results sometimes unfold.These events underscore how tiny mistakes can lead to the most devastating outcomes.
Episode 6
Motorsport Disasters
Fri, Nov 22, 2024 44 mins
In motor sport, the drive for speed can turn small errors into catastrophic crashes. 10 accidents are investigated to find their causes and possible solutions.
Episode 7
Collisions
Fri, Nov 29, 2024 44 mins
Despite some of the best training and highest standards, trains collide, planes crash, and ships sink, revealing transportation's fragility.
Episode 8
Expeditions
Fri, Nov 29, 2024 44 mins
School children rescued from a Thai Cave system, Richard Branson's balloon crash, Amelia Earhart's disappearance, and the Lost City of Z, amongst other expedition mishaps are investigated.
Episode 9
Global Threats
Fri, Dec 6, 2024 44 mins
Every day our planet faces deadly threats. From earthquakes, viruses, tsunami's and extreme weather phenomenon, to threats from outer space in the form of radiation, asteroids and other space debris.
