The World's Weirdest Weapons

"Illuminating series looking at some unusual and innovative weaponry throughout history, the World's Weirdest Weapons."

These unorthodox military innovations were not developed by chance, each was constructed to solve a tactical or strategic problem, such as overcoming Nazi defences on D-Day, mounting a surprise attack over water, or safely moving an agent back and forth across enemy lines. The US smart bomb piloted by live pigeons, a jet pack used by flying soldiers, an incendiary bombing program that used bats released from aircraft, and a giant Catherine Wheel are all covered in this fascinating series. World’s Weirdest Weapons explores never before seen weapons and introduces viewers to the extraordinary people that invented these ingenious devices.

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Nazi Megastructures

Nazi Megastructures

2013

Weapons at War

Weapons at War

1991

Victoria Wood's Nice Cup of Tea

Victoria Wood's Nice Cup of Tea

2013

Secret Britain

Secret Britain

2010

Militärligan

Militärligan

2019

World's Most Dangerous Roads

World's Most Dangerous Roads

2011

Immortal Egypt with Joann Fletcher

Immortal Egypt with Joann Fletcher

2016

The World's Most Extraordinary Homes

The World's Most Extraordinary Homes

2017

Inside Central Station

Inside Central Station

2021

Brazil with Michael Palin

Brazil with Michael Palin

2012

Canal Walks with Julia Bradbury

Canal Walks with Julia Bradbury

2011

The Secrets of Everything

The Secrets of Everything

2012

1066: The Battle for Middle Earth

1066: The Battle for Middle Earth

2009

Weapons of War - A History of Military Tools and Machines

Weapons of War - A History of Military Tools and Machines

2006

Australia with Simon Reeve

Australia with Simon Reeve

2013

Brick by Brick: Rebuilding Our Past

Brick by Brick: Rebuilding Our Past

2012

A History of Art in Three Colours

A History of Art in Three Colours

2012

Rivers with Griff Rhys Jones

Rivers with Griff Rhys Jones

2009

War of the Century

War of the Century

1999

Britain's Biggest Warship

Britain's Biggest Warship

2018