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Dick and Dom reveal the genius of Scottish inventor and engineer James Watt, who revolutionised steam technology. Inspired by Watt, Dick and Dom come up with their own genius idea, when they build and race a steam-powered tandem bike.

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Fri 19 Jul 2024 10:30
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Music Played

  • The Prodigy

    Firestarter

  • The Prodigy

    Firestarter

  • Little Boots

    Meddle

  • The Chemical Brothers

    Swoon (Boys Noize Summer Remix)

  • Stooshe

    Betty Woz Gone

  • Florence + The Machine

    Blinding

  • Example

    Playing In The Shadows

  • Little Boots

    New In Town

  • The Bees

    Chicken Payback

  • Little Boots

    Hearts Collide

  • Florence + The Machine

    Drumming

  • Clare Maguire

    Last Dance

  • Clare Maguire

    The Last Dance

Credits

Presenter Richard McCourt
Presenter Dominic Wood
Series Producer Lee English
Executive Producer Owenna Griffiths

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