TV series
Building the Impossible
2020–, English, on 5.
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.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 43 min
- Status
- Still running
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Building the Impossible is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Latest episode
S3 E6: Boston Light Lighthouse
Aired 10 April 2026
Seasons 3
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Details
- First aired
- 15 March 2020
- Network
- 5
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
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Building the Impossible: quick answers
Is Building the Impossible worth watching?
Building the Impossible doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Building the Impossible are there?
Building the Impossible has 3 seasons and 12 episodes, about 43 minutes each.
Is Building the Impossible finished?
Building the Impossible is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Building the Impossible on?
Building the Impossible is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
Building the Impossible parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Building the Impossible?
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