James May takes a look at some of the greatest developments of the 20th century
Each day 180,000 people move into a city somewhere on the planet. James May investigates how the high-rise urban living condition was created.
DetailsDocumentary series about 20th century innovations. James May investigates what the Space Race did for all of us who never got a chance to blast off into orbit.
DetailsJames May discovers just how far he can push his body, exploring some of the most remarkable medical advances over the last hundred years.
DetailsDocumentary series about 20th century innovations. James May discovers how planes, cars, televisions and computers made our world seem a whole lot smaller.
DetailsDuring the 20th century teenagers evolved to the point of almost becoming a separate species. James May is on a journey to find out how this came about.
DetailsJames May investigates some of the most ingenious ideas to emerge from 20th century warfare, flying in the RAF's latest supersonic jet as well as a biplane.
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