Sewing Machine, The: / The Refrigerator

Synopsis: Tim Hunkin humorously explains the workings of some familiar domestic machines. His technique is to present the scientific principles and show how the machines evolved by using demonstrations and animated cartoon sequences.
1: What goes on inside a sewing machine; why a sewing machine needle has a groove up one side; why tailors feared that the sewing machine would put them out of work; what a stepper motor is; a human sewing machine.
2: Looks at refrigeration and explains evaporators, compressors and insulation,
Series: Secret Life of Machines, The
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 52 min.
Year of production: 1988
Availability: Sale; 1997 sale: £14.99 (+VAT +p&p)
Notes: Broadcast on C4 on 29/11/88 and 6/12/88.
Subjects: Technology
Keywords: household machines; refrigerators; sewing machines

Director

Andrew Snell

Producer

Elizabeth Queenan

Writer

Tim Hunkin

Cast

Rex Garrod
Tim Hunkin

Title: Sewing machine, The
Synopsis: 1: What goes on inside a sewing machine; why a sewing machine needle has a groove up one side; why tailors feared that the sewing machine would put them out of work; what a stepper motor is; a human sewing machine.
Title: Refrigerator, The
Synopsis: 2: Looks at refrigeration and explains evaporators, compressors and insulation,

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