Machines: How They Work
This ten-part series reveals the hidden workings of our everyday world by using photo-real CGI to explode appliances, objects and machines into their component parts. Combined with access all areas factory footage.
- 2016-2016
- 1 season
- Documentary
This ten-part series reveals the hidden workings of our everyday world by using photo-real CGI to explode appliances, objects and machines into their component parts. Combined with access all areas factory footage.
Season 1 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
Chainsaws, Jukeboxes, and Fishing Reels
Thu, Jan 28, 2016 21 mins
How does a chainsaw, a jukebox, and a fishing reel really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
Episode 2
Car Washes, Blenders, and Bicycle Pumps
Thu, Jan 28, 2016 21 mins
How does a carwash, a blender, and a bicycle pump really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
Episode 3
Escalators, Leaf Blowers, and Tape Measures
Thu, Feb 4, 2016 21 mins
How does an escalator, a leaf blower, and a tape measure really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
Episode 4
Safes, Tennis Ball Launchers, and Music Boxes
Thu, Feb 11, 2016 21 mins
How does a safe, a tennis ball launcher, and a music box really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
Episode 5
Mechanical Watches, Toilets, and Yoyos
Thu, Feb 18, 2016 21 mins
How does a mechanical watch, a toilet, and a yoyo really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
Episode 6
Ticket Barriers, Refrigerators, and Electric Guitars
Thu, Feb 25, 2016 21 mins
How does a ticket barrier, a refrigerator, and an electric guitar really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
Episode 7
Paintball Guns, Floor Scrubbers, and Ice Machines
Thu, Mar 3, 2016 21 mins
How does a paintball gun, a floor scrubber, and an ice machine really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
Episode 8
Pool Tables, Gas-Fired Boilers, and Shopping Carts
Thu, Mar 10, 2016 21 mins
How does a pool table, a gas-fired boiler, and a shopping cart really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
Episode 9
Pianos, Vending Machines, and Rappels
Thu, Mar 17, 2016 21 mins
How does a piano, a vending machines, and a rappel really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
Episode 10
Car Winches, Coffee Machines, and Hiking Boots
Thu, Apr 7, 2016 21 mins
How does a car winch, a coffee machine, and a hiking boot really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
Episode 11
ATMs, Vacuum Cleaners, and Skateboards
Thu, Apr 7, 2016 21 mins
How does an ATM, a vacuum cleaner, and a skateboard really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
Episode 12
Lawn Mowers, Pinball Machines, and Padlocks
Thu, Apr 14, 2016 21 mins
How does a lawn mower, a pinball machine, and a padlock really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
Episode 13
Car Jacks, Movie Projectors, and Leatherman's
Thu, Apr 14, 2016 21 mins
How does a car jack, a movie projector, and a leatherman really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
Episode 14
Grass Trimmers, Sprinklers, and Movie Lenses
Thu, Apr 21, 2016 21 mins
How does a grass trimmer, a sprinkler, and a movie lens really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
Episode 15
3-D Printers, Cross Trainers, and Kitchen Mixers
Thu, Apr 21, 2016 21 mins
How does a 3-D printer, a cross trainer, and a kitchen mixer really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
Episode 16
Treadmills, Turntables, and BBQ Grills
Thu, May 5, 2016 21 mins
How does a treadmill, a turntable, and a bbq grill really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
Episode 17
Garden Shredders, Deli Meat Slicers, and Dental Drills
Thu, May 5, 2016 21 mins
How does a garden shredder, a deli meat slicer, and a dental drill really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
Episode 18
Outboard Motors, Pneumatic Drills, and Retractable Pens
Thu, May 12, 2016 21 mins
How does an elevator, a petrol pump, and an air hockey table really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
Episode 19
Frozen Yogurt Makers, Turnstiles, and Ergonomic Chairs
Thu, May 12, 2016 21 mins
How does a frozen yogurt maker, a turnstile, and an ergonomic chair really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
Episode 20
Elevators, Petrol Pumps, and Air Hockey Tables
Thu, May 19, 2016 21 mins
How does an elevator, a petrol pump, and an air hockey table really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.