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The Five Billion Pound Super Sewer
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The Five Billion Pound Super Sewer

2018-07-17 · 60 min / episode · ★ 10.0

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Following workers across the capital for three years as they race to build an enormous super sewer on time and on budget.

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Lee InglebyLee InglebyNarrator (Voice)

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