Flying Heavy Metal (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Series · ★ 9
Released in 2005, Flying Heavy Metal is a documentary series.
What it’s about. Flying Heavy Metal was a 5-part British television series produced by Ricochet and broadcast in the UK and Europe on the Discovery Channel and subsequently repeated on Discovery Wings in the UK. It was presented by commercial Boeing 757 pilot and Iron Maiden frontman, Bruce Dickinson. In the series, Bruce looked at, and often flew, a number of aircraft from across the history of commercial aviation. There were some quite surprising aerobatics done in rather large aircraft. Flying Heavy Metal is now repeated on the new channel from Discovery Networks UK called Discovery Turbo.
Who’s in it. Flying Heavy Metal stars Bruce Dickinson as Host.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Flying Heavy Metal sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flying Heavy Metal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flying Heavy Metal tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flying Heavy Metal (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flying Heavy Metal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Flying Heavy Metal worth watching?
- Flying Heavy Metal holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Flying Heavy Metal?
- Flying Heavy Metal stars Bruce Dickinson.
- When was Flying Heavy Metal released?
- Flying Heavy Metal was released in 2005.