The Engineers is a BBC News programme that explores the people, ideas and technologies shaping the future of engineering. Produced as part of an annual event series staged in partnership with the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851, the programme brings leading engineers together to examine major scientific and technological challenges.
Each edition focuses on a different area of engineering, allowing experts to explain complex innovations in an accessible and engaging way. Previous programmes have explored robotics, genetic engineering, space flight, renewable energy, artificial intelligence and the future of cars, demonstrating the breadth of the series.
The programme is presented in a live panel-discussion format, with specialists sharing their research, professional experiences and visions for the future. The discussions are complemented by questions from an audience, giving viewers an opportunity to hear experts debate the practical possibilities, benefits and challenges associated with emerging technologies.
The Engineers also considers the wider impact of technological progress on society and the planet. Recent editions have examined how engineering could make aviation more sustainable, including hydrogen-powered aircraft, vertical take-off passenger vehicles and hypersonic flight.
The programme is hosted by Caroline Steel, a science presenter and journalist with a background in physics. Steel presents The Engineers for BBC News TV and also works across BBC World Service programmes including CrowdScience and Unexpected Elements. Her approachable interviewing style and scientific background help her translate complex engineering subjects into engaging conversations for a broad international audience.
