Just how does a video recorder work? And how about fax machines, cars, washing machines, electric light, telephones, vacuum cleaners, and refrigerators? You'll find the answers here. We proudly present streaming versions of the TV series 'The Secret Life Of Machines' written by Tim Hunkin, and presented by Tim Hunkin and Rex Garrod.

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Season 1 - Episode 1: The Vacuum Cleaner

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Season 1 - Episode 2: The Refrigerator

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Season 1 - Episode 3: The Washing Machine

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Season 1 - Episode 4: The Sewing Machine

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Season 1 - Episode 5: The Central Heating System

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Season 1 - Episode 6: The Television

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Season 2 - Episode 1: The Internal Combustion Engine

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Season 2-Episode 2: The Car

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Season 2-Episode 3: The Quartz Watch

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Season 2-Episode 4: The Telephone

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Season 2-Episode 5: The Video Recorder

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Season 2-Episode 6: The Radio Set

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Season 3-Episode 1: The Fax Machine

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Season 3 - Episode 2: The Lift

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Season 3-Episode 3: The Word Processor

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Season 3-Episode 4: The Electric Light

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Season 3-Episode 5: The Office

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