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Building the Impossible

7.020203 seasonsTV SeriesDocumentary

Presenter Rob Bell takes us on a voyage around Britain and Ireland to reveal the hidden secrets that make offshore lighthouses such extraordinary feats of engineering.

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 4 other countries

Building the Impossible isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Oil Rig
Oct 28, 2022
E2
Hoover Dam
Nov 11, 2022
E3
Panama Canal
Mar 13, 2026
E4
Beachy Head Lighthouse
Mar 20, 2026
E5
Muckle Flugga Lighthouse
Mar 27, 2026
E6
Boston Light Lighthouse
Apr 10, 2026

Cast

RBRob Bell
Rob Bell
Self - Narrator

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Building the Impossible — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Building the Impossible?

Building the Impossible isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom yet, but it's available in Australia, Canada and New Zealand and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Building the Impossible on Netflix?

No, Building the Impossible is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is Building the Impossible on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Building the Impossible isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch Building the Impossible for free?

Building the Impossible isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons does Building the Impossible have?

Building the Impossible has 3 seasons so far.

Are all episodes of Building the Impossible out yet?

The 3 released seasons of Building the Impossible are complete, but the show is still in production — a new season is expected.

Is there a Season 4 of Building the Impossible?

A Season 4 of Building the Impossible hasn't been officially confirmed yet.