Brunel: Building a Great Britain
2020, English. Directed by Toby Dallmeyer.
Examining the story of the Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the man who designed the world's fastest railway, longest suspension bridge and largest ship. Over 150 years on from his death, this film goes back in time to explore the extraordinary stories behind Brunel's greatest creations, including the Great Western Railway and the Clifton Suspension Bridge. The film also explores the wider story of what kind of Britain Brunel's genius was able to flourish in.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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Brunel: Building a Great Britain is streaming on Britbox in India.
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- 1 January 2020
- Country
- United Kingdom
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Brunel: Building a Great Britain runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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Brunel: Building a Great Britain is streaming on Britbox in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed Brunel: Building a Great Britain?
Brunel: Building a Great Britain (2020) was directed by Toby Dallmeyer and stars Steven Mackintosh.