Concorde: The Race for Supersonic

Network:Channel 4

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Aired on Dec 2, 2023, 8:25 PM

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Description

The true story of the battle to build the world's first supersonic airliner. A tale of genius, Cold War espionage, and an whole new kind of jet plane.

Details

Status: Running
Language: English
Runtime: 60 min
Premiered: November 25, 2023
Schedule: Saturday at 8:30 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 2 Episodes)

Episode 1

The first programme examines the Anglo-French Concorde project's American and Russian rivals, and uses digital technology to examine how these ultimately unsuccessful projects might have flown.

Nov 25, 2023

60 min

Episode 2

The conclusion of the two-part documentary explores the decline in supersonic flight, as the US and Russian attempts to establish rivals to Concorde collapse. However, new laws governing aircraft see Concorde's use reduced, turning it from the start of a new age to a luxury for the wealthy. Two decades later, a tragic accident will lead to the decision to retire Concorde.

Dec 2, 2023