Robbie Coltrane, internationally acclaimed film and TV actor, is not usually associated with the world of engineering but, in his spare time, he likes nothing better than to throw on some overalls and get up to his elbows in grease.
As an ex-mechanic, Robbie has the perfect qualifications to bring to life this six-part series, looking at the most influential and inspirational engines ever built. Travelling the world with an infectious enthusiasm, Robbie reveals the huge impact that some of the greatest developments in the history of engineering have had on our lives. From the steam engine to the world-shrinking jet, no milestone is left unturned.
