Bridging the Gap: How the Severn Bridge Was Built

7.0/10 · 8 votesOct 19, 201660 min

Ranked #5 of 5 in Season 16•−0.8 vs season avg

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A look at the engineering behind the construction of the Severn Bridge, and the impact the bridge had on communities on either side of the river.

Directed byJulian Mercer

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Bridging the Gap: How the Severn Bridge Was Built

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Julian Mercer

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Episode Summary

"Bridging the Gap: How the Severn Bridge Was Built" is episode 1 of Timeshift season 16. It scored 7.0/10 from 8 votes, ranking #5 of 5 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Julian Mercer, it aired on October 19, 2016.

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