The Secret Life of Components
2021•3 Seasons•18 Episodes•10.0•Returning Series
Documentary
Coinciding with the release of the remastered original episodes of The Secret Life Of Machines, Tim Hunkin began a self-produced spiritual successor called The Secret Life of Components. It explores some of the individual parts that so often make up the appliances and machines that were the focus of the original series. The weekly episodes included what Hunkin has learned through his experience with the component, along with many models for demonstration and examples from his amusement machines and other works.
Creator
Tim Hunkin
Network
YouTube
Origin
GB
Cast
Tim Hunkin
Himself
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