Tony Robinson's Marvellous Machines

Series 1

Sir Tony Robinson presents this documentary series in which he travels the world to explore the most unusual and innovative machines and vehicles in this series which is packed with exciting stunts and epic challenges.

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6 Episodes

Unsung Heroes
E1
Unsung HeroesTony Robinson uncovers machines that are unsung heroes, from a vehicle that makes airport runways safe for landing to atomic clocks keeping humankind on time.
Mighty Machines
E2
Mighty MachinesTony Robinson meets the mighty machines that do the real heavy lifting. From a vehicle that snatches super yachts out of the water, to a bridge building mechanical monster. These are the Goliaths that put us mere mortals to shame.
Artificial Intelligence
E3
Artificial IntelligenceTony Robinson leaps into the future to explore artificial intelligence. From a humanoid robot that answers back, to the little workhorses that make next-day delivery possible; AI is ushering in a whole new generation of marvellous machines.
Superhuman
E4
SuperhumanTony Robinson explores machines that help us mere mortals become superhuman. From a tree-chopping-device faster than twenty lumberjacks, to a jet-powered suit that could be worn by flying paramedics. These heroic machines help us do jobs faster, safer, and better.
Mechanical Menagerie
E5
Mechanical MenagerieTony Robinson goes on safari to find majestic machines that are inspired by the animal kingdom. We'll see an excavator that walks like a spider, and Tony gets hands-on with a live-saving mechanical octopus.
Green Machines
E6
Green MachinesTony Robinson looks under the bonnet of some innovative machines leading the green revolution, from a Welsh hydrogen-powered car to a solar plane used to train the next generation of pilots.