Tony Robinson's Marvellous Machines

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  E1

  Unsung Heroes

  Tony Robinson uncovers machines that are unsung heroes, from a vehicle that makes airport runways safe for landing to atomic clocks keeping humankind on time.

  2023-11-07 · 44m
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  E2

  Mighty Machines

  Tony 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.

  2023-11-14 · 44m
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  E3

  Artificial Intelligence

  Tony 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.

  2023-11-21 · 44m
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  E4

  Superhuman

  Tony 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.

  2023-11-28 · 44m
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  E5

  Mechanical Menagerie

  Tony 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.

  2023-12-05 · 44m
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  E6

  Green Machines

  Tony 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.

  2023-12-12 · 44m
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