The Man Who Makes Things From Scratch
PG2014
Documentary
In this series, Tom is facing a new challenge, can he make 4 everyday items using only raw materials from the UK and his own handy work?
Production
Dragonfly Film and Television Productions
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
March 12, 2014
Last Aired
April 2, 2014
Networks
BBC Four, Discovery
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Trainers
Air date: 2014-03-12
Tom Thwaites builds a pair of trainers from scratch.
E2
Lightbulb
Air date: 2014-03-19
Tom is going to make a lightbulb from scratch to illuminate the extraordinary technology that surrounds us.
E3
Mower
Air date: 2014-03-26
Tom Thwaites is attempting to make a hover mower from scratch. It's the biggest challenge he's ever faced.
E4
Toaster
Air date: 2014-04-02
Tom is going to build a toaster from scratch and this is one product that is closer to his heart than any other.
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