The Secret Life of Machines(1988)
The Secret Life of Machines Synopsis
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.
The Secret Life of Machines (1988) is a documentary series that premiered on November 15, 1988, spanning 3 seasons and 18 episodes. It stars Tim Hunkin and Rex Garrod. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1988-11-15
- Last aired:
- 1993-03-25
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The Secret Life of Machines Cast & Crew
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The Secret Life of Machines Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Secret Life of Machines – Frequently Asked Questions
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How many seasons of The Secret Life of Machines are there?
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The Secret Life of Machines has 3 seasons and 18 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 15, 1988.
Is The Secret Life of Machines still running?
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No. The Secret Life of Machines is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on March 25, 1993.
Who is in the cast of The Secret Life of Machines?
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The Secret Life of Machines (1988) stars Tim Hunkin and Rex Garrod. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Secret Life of Machines any good?
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The Secret Life of Machines (1988) is rated 8.2 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
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