Machines: How They Work

Season 1

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.

Where to Watch Season 1

20 Episodes

  • Chainsaws, Jukeboxes, and Fishing Reels
    E1
    Chainsaws, Jukeboxes, and Fishing ReelsHow 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.
  • Car Washes, Blenders, and Bicycle Pumps
    E2
    Car Washes, Blenders, and Bicycle PumpsHow 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.
  • Escalators, Leaf Blowers, and Tape Measures
    E3
    Escalators, Leaf Blowers, and Tape MeasuresHow 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.
  • Safes, Tennis Ball Launchers, and Music Boxes
    E4
    Safes, Tennis Ball Launchers, and Music BoxesHow 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.
  • Mechanical Watches, Toilets, and Yoyos
    E5
    Mechanical Watches, Toilets, and YoyosHow 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.
  • Ticket Barriers, Refrigerators, and Electric Guitars
    E6
    Ticket Barriers, Refrigerators, and Electric GuitarsHow 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.
  • Paintball Guns, Floor Scrubbers, and Ice Machines
    E7
    Paintball Guns, Floor Scrubbers, and Ice MachinesHow 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.
  • Pool Tables, Gas-Fired Boilers, and Shopping Carts
    E8
    Pool Tables, Gas-Fired Boilers, and Shopping CartsHow 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.
  • Pianos, Vending Machines, and Rappels
    E9
    Pianos, Vending Machines, and RappelsHow does a piano, a vending machine, and a rappel really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.
  • Car Winches, Coffee Machines, and Hiking Boots
    E10
    Car Winches, Coffee Machines, and Hiking BootsHow 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.
  • ATMs, Vacuum Cleaners, and Skateboards
    E11
    ATMs, Vacuum Cleaners, and SkateboardsHow 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.
  • Lawn Mowers, Pinball Machines, and Padlocks
    E12
    Lawn Mowers, Pinball Machines, and PadlocksHow 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.
  • Car Jacks, Movie Projectors, and Leatherman's
    E13
    Car Jacks, Movie Projectors, and Leatherman'sHow 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.
  • Grass Trimmers, Sprinklers, and Movie Lenses
    E14
    Grass Trimmers, Sprinklers, and Movie LensesHow 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.
  • 3-D Printers, Cross Trainers, and Kitchen Mixers
    E15
    3-D Printers, Cross Trainers, and Kitchen MixersHow 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.
  • Treadmills, Turntables, and BBQ Grills
    E16
    Treadmills, Turntables, and BBQ GrillsHow 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.
  • Garden Shredders, Deli Meat Slicers, and Dental Drills
    E17
    Garden Shredders, Deli Meat Slicers, and Dental DrillsHow 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.
  • Frozen Yogurt Makers, Turnstiles, and Ergonomic Chairs
    E18
    Frozen Yogurt Makers, Turnstiles, and Ergonomic ChairsHow 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.
  • Elevators, Petrol Pumps, and Air Hockey Tables
    E19
    Elevators, Petrol Pumps, and Air Hockey TablesHow 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.
  • Outboard Motors, Pneumatic Drills, and Retractable Pens
    E20
    Outboard Motors, Pneumatic Drills, and Retractable PensHow does an outboard motor, a pneumatic drill, and a retractable pen really work? Go inside the incredible machinery behind these everyday objects to see their extraordinary inner workings.

 

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