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The Secret Life of Machines

Season 1 Episode 3: The Secret Life of the Sewing Machine

The next episode explores the early history of sewing machines, starting with Thomas Saint's 1790 patent, which was later modified to work. The episode features demonstrations of human-powered lock stitchers, cranks, and modern machinery, as well as a collection of antique sewing machines an...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Secret Life of the Vacuum Cleaner

1. The Secret Life of the Vacuum Cleaner

Aired: Nov 14, 1988

The next episode delves into the history of vacuum cleaners, exploring how ca...

Episode 2 The Secret Life of the Washing Machine

2. The Secret Life of the Washing Machine

Aired: Nov 21, 1988

The next episode of the show will explore the history of automatic washing, s...

Episode 3 The Secret Life of the Sewing Machine

3. The Secret Life of the Sewing Machine

Aired: Nov 28, 1988

The next episode explores the early history of sewing machines, starting with...

Episode 4 The Secret Life of the Refrigerator

4. The Secret Life of the Refrigerator

Aired: Dec 5, 1988

Next episode, "Cooling Down", takes a trip back in time to explore the origin...

Episode 5 The Secret Life of the Central Heating System

5. The Secret Life of the Central Heating System

Aired: Dec 12, 1988

The next episode explores the evolution of Roman homes, from primitive fire p...

Episode 6 The Secret Life of the Television Set

6. The Secret Life of the Television Set

Aired: Dec 19, 1988

John Logie Baird, a Scottish inventor, developed an electromechanical TV syst...

Appearances

Creators

Tim HunkinCreator, Writer

Info about The Secret Life of Machines

Seasons: 3

Current Status: Ended

Network: Channel 4

Genres:Documentary, History