Todd Sampson's Life on the Line
In this series Todd explores the fascinating world of physics, embarking on a series of challenges to reveal these powerful forces. Each episode follows the kernel of an idea through to a daring experiment that will show physics in action.
- 2017-2017
- 1 season
- Documentary
In this series Todd explores the fascinating world of physics, embarking on a series of challenges to reveal these powerful forces. Each episode follows the kernel of an idea through to a daring experiment that will show physics in action.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
Heat Transfer
Todd Sampson puts his faith in science to the ultimate test in a series of epic experiments, trusting his life to the laws of physics. Todd goes feet first into an inferno with only a dousing of water to protect him.
Episode 2
Resistance
Facing an AK-47 rifle underwater, Todd Sampson trusts the extraordinary power of resistance to stop a bullet before it hits him.
Episode 3
Friction
Todd Sampson takes a leap of faith by bungee jumping with two interwoven phonebooks, and nothing but the friction between the pages arresting his fall.
Episode 4
Conservation of Energy
Todd Sampson puts the law of conservation of energy to the ultimate test by releasing a one-tonne wrecking ball centimetres from his face.
Episode 5
Air Pressure
Harnessing the incredible power of air pressure, Todd Sampson attempts to climb a 13-storey building with nothing but two vacuum cleaners strapped to his back.
Episode 6
Bouyancy
Putting his faith in the science of buoyancy, Todd Sampson ties himself to a giant cluster of helium balloons in an attempt to defy gravity.