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Sun, Apr 15, 2012
BBC reporter and cars expert Richard Hammond tries his hand at the most daunting US Army land vehicle, the Abrams tank. In only one week, he goes trough a specially designed simulator - and real field experience speed course, leading up to the real test of his ability to function as driver, gunner or commander. Despite a sadistic twist to the target choice, testing his command loyalty extra, he passes every time, even in gym which he wasn't warned for at all, and charms the professionals.
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Sun, Apr 22, 2012
In Orgeon, Richard joins a logging company's lumberjacks to learn how to use their heavy equipment. It's extremely dangerous, containing giant saws that cut a huge tree in a second and swinging the heavy masses that may crush the handler's cabin. With fear and confusion, he still learns how to cut trees, process them into logs and loads those on trucks. He even invents a precision sort, 'log darts', for professionals to demonstrate confidently their accurate skill acquired over the years.
Sun, Apr 29, 2012
In Denver, Richard must learn to use three huge machines to handle mountains of trash on a public landfill. A mega-bulldozer gathers and spreads it, a compactor crushes it and the last one reshapes the residue. In between, another minivan is squashed, a falcon control the seagulls and bio-gas is 'sampled'. He does well on each machine individually, but the combined exam proves impossible, as professionals admit they needed years of experience.
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Sun, May 6, 2012
In Dallas, Texas, Richard joins the huge airport's standby fire fighters. He's spared neither outdated physical tests not chores and hazing. A three years training course is condensed into three weeks, the targets lowered somewhat. He learns the different functions of the utterly gigantic fire engine, which has two water cannons and damages paths worse then a tank, which it borrowed some technology from. Just after passing his exams, in time, he witnesses a real call to put out a wild fire on the meadow grounds.
Sun, May 13, 2012
Richard learns handling the heavy machinery used by a Dixie demolition company. The professionals' obvious boyish enthusiasm over the feeling of power it gives rubs off, and he learns to appreciate the green side of the business. Richard proves in his exam he learned to swing the wrecking ball precisely, so as to spare walls and rooms, sort the rubble and recycle the 80% that is salvageable.
Sun, May 20, 2012
Richard Hammond has his hands full as he heads down to Louisiana to salvage scrap metal. He must conquer the Crane, the Claw and the Electro-Magnet, all of which are essential tools used to break down oil rigs and select the reusable material. Carrying anywhere between 4,000 pounds to 150 tons at one time, these are some heavy-lifting machines!
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Sun, Oct 21, 2012
Richard goes to Hollywood to tackle the coolest job in town - stuntman. His mentor is A-list stuntman Rick Avery, who is credited with 30 years of experience performing stunts in countless blockbuster movies. Can Richard conquer his fear of heights, face the past while flipping a car, beat the heat when set on fire and convince other stuntmen that he can handle a proper fight scene?
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Sun, Oct 28, 2012
Truth is, Richard hates navigating traffic so much that back in England he commutes to work via helicopter. So what better job is there for someone who loathes gridlock, than a gig as a New York City cabbie during Manhattan's rush hour? Then from the taxi to the open mic - Richard attempts to take on the role of stand-up comic at top New York comedy spot, Gotham Comedy Club.
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Sun, Nov 4, 2012
Richard travels to Texas to see if he can handle the rodeo ring. Richard will try to master the fancy footwork of a rodeo clown while being chased by a 1,700-pound bull. Richard's balance will also be tested when he travels to Maui to be trained by one of the top big-wave surfers on the planet. Then it's off to Oregon, where Richard enters an eight-mile race in the Gorge Paddle Challenge.
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Sun, Nov 11, 2012
Richard trains to be one of the key people tasked with changing the wheel in an actual IndyCar race. Here, he'll also get the opportunity to be driven around the racetrack in an IndyCar by legendary driver, Mario Andretti. In joining the Dragon Racing team, Richard has to achieve a sub-seven second time to change the front left wheel of a racecar - if he wants to make the pit crew.
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Sun, Nov 18, 2012
Kamal Nuru puts Richard in a smock, hands over some clippers, and shows him how it's done at Levels Barbershop in Harlem. He's operated giant pieces of machinery, but can Richard keep a steady enough hand to give a proper Harlem style haircut? Then, Richard steps into the Robinson Helicopter factory in Torrance, CA. Richard knows how helicopters fly. Now he's going to learn how they're built.
Sun, Nov 25, 2012
Richard travels to the heart of Texas where TJ Haynie, descendant of "the old 300"- the first settlers of Texas, attempts to turn Richard into a real-life buckaroo. There's riding and roping, cows and horses, shooting authentic lever-action rifles and six shooters, and of course, mucking out stalls.
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Sun, Dec 2, 2012
Ann Goody has the amazing ability to communicate with, and understand, the animals she cares for. But will she be able to understand and communicate with Richard as she trains him as an exotic animal keeper? In Southern California, home to a multitude of rattlesnakes, Richard meets up with snake wrangler Bo, to see if he can help him keep the two species safely apart - Man and Snake.
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Sun, Dec 9, 2012
Richard journeys to the Mojave Desert to help build and prepare a rocket for a 40,000 foot launch. Then, where better for Richard to attempt the work of a bike messenger than San Francisco? Richard's first stop is the headquarters of Twitter. Following his Twitter expedition, Richard faces a serious challenge for any messenger in any form of conveyance - handling a keg of beer...on a bike.