The Thames Barrier must never fail. Here's why it doesn't.

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The Thames Barrier is a wonder of engineering. If it fails, then London floods. Here's how the engineers there make sure it doesn't fail. More about the Thames Barrier: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-thames-barrierProducer/Director: Cambria Bailey-JonesEditor: Michelle MartinCamera Operator: Jamie MacLeodDrone Director: Alex GlynnDrone Team: Ian Hunter, Tim HubbardRunner: Rebecca JohnsonColourist: Jamie MacLeodSound Design: Dan PugsleyExecutive Producer: Guy LarsenA Penny4 Production: https://www.penny4.co.ukI'm at https://tomscott.com on Twitter at https://twitter.com/tomscott on Facebook at https://facebook.com/tomscott and on Instagram as tomscottgo