The Secret Life of Machines
TV

The Secret Life of Machines

7.6 /10 5 votes
November 15, 1988 - March 25, 1993 3 Seasons 18 Episodes 30 min Ended

Overview

The Secret Life of Machines is an educational television series presented by Tim Hunkin and Rex Garrod, in which the two explain the inner workings and history of common household and office machinery. According to Hunkin, the show's creator, the programme was developed from his comic strip The Rudiments of Wisdom, which he researched and drew for the Observer newspaper over a period of 14 years. Three separate groupings of the broadcast were produced and originally shown between 1988 and 1993 on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom, with the production subsequently airing on The Learning Channel and the Discovery Channel.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1988 6 Episodes

Season 2

1991 6 Episodes

Season 3

1993 6 Episodes

Key Information

Created By Tim Hunkin
Network Channel 4
Type Documentary
Rating 7.6/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Tim Hunkin

Tim Hunkin

Himself - Presenter

Rex Garrod

Rex Garrod

Himself - Co-Presenter

Photos

Frequently Asked Questions

The Secret Life of Machines is an educational television series presented by Tim Hunkin and Rex Garrod, in which the two explain the inner workings and history of common household...

The Secret Life of Machines has 3 seasons with 18 episodes.

The Secret Life of Machines premiered on November 15, 1988.

No, The Secret Life of Machines has ended. The final episode aired on March 25, 1993.

The Secret Life of Machines originally aired on Channel 4. Check your local streaming services for availability.

The Secret Life of Machines was created by Tim Hunkin.

The Secret Life of Machines has a rating of 7.6/10 based on user reviews.

The Secret Life of Machines is classified as Documentary.