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The team are given just five days to complete the demolition of three 1000 tonne steel cranes in Liverpool, North West England. With a tight schedule, high winds and numerous problems on site, the team finds it difficult to keep on top of the job. Then just when they think it’s safe for the demolition to begin there’s a nasty surprise that will leave the team shaken to the core.

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Demolition Squad is an explosive science-based series examining the processes and dangers involved in the demolition of unstable buildings. Fusing popular science, engineering and a team of engaging characters.

This film was first broadcast: 2004

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