Japanese inventions are used and loved around the world. Through interviews and reenactments, go behind the scenes and discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.
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The innovations, failures and incredible achievements of some of the most successful businesses in history, from megastores like Costco and Walmart to shipping giants like FedEx and UPS, that forever changed the way Americans live.
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Take a mind-blowing journey through human history, told through six iconic objects that modern people take for granted, and see how science, invention and technology built on one another to change everything.
In the series, "Wallace will take a light hearted and humorous look at the real-life inventors, contraptions, gadgets and inventions, with the silent help of Gromit. The series aims to inspire a whole new generation of innovative minds by showing them real, but mind-boggling, machines and inventions from around the world that have influenced his illustrious inventing career" (the BBC press statement). Peter Sallis reprised his role as the voice of Wallace. The filmed inserts are mostly narrated by Ashley Jensen, with one in each episode presented in-vision by Jem Stansfield. John Sparkes also voices a portion in the unseen character of archivist Goronwy.
HISTORY’s longest-running series moves to H2. Modern Marvels celebrates the ingenuity, invention and imagination found in the world around us. From commonplace items like ink and coffee to architectural masterpieces and engineering disasters, the hit series goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our lives. This series tells fascinating stories of the doers, the dreamers and sometime-schemers that create everyday items, technological breakthroughs and manmade wonders. The hit series goes deep to explore the leading edge of human inspiration and ambition.
Every time we switch on a light or boil a kettle we rely on power - but most people don't stop to think about the inventions and discoveries that allow us to live the way we do. In an exciting new four-part series for BBC Two, The Genius of Invention reveals the fascinating chain of events behind inventions that make everyday life possible.
James May takes a look at some of the greatest developments of the 20th century.
The Secret Life of Machines is an educational television series presented by Tim Hunkin and Rex Garrod, in which the two explain the inner workings and history of common household and office machinery. According to Hunkin, the show's creator, the programme was developed from his comic strip The Rudiments of Wisdom, which he researched and drew for the Observer newspaper over a period of 14 years. Three separate groupings of the broadcast were produced and originally shown between 1988 and 1993 on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom, with the production subsequently airing on The Learning Channel and the Discovery Channel.
Sir David Jason explores his favourite great British inventions and discovers how and why they were first thought up
Japan continues to thrive as it incorporates cultural elements of music, fashion, cuisine, sports, arts and science from around the world. People’s encounters trigger the fusion of Japan’s and the world’s diverse culture, unceasingly producing a myriad of new phenomena and events. This series will feature how various culture in modern Japan and overseas blend together and influence each other.
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Explores the scientific, social, economic and environmental consequences of supposedly time-saving inventions, ideas and objects. Throughout a lifetime, the minutes that are actually lost or saved can add up to days, weeks, months or even years.
Climate change is real. It’s happening now. Big policy, implemented properly and urgently, is needed to change our world … but some people are quietly doing amazing things to make our island a better place. Heated tells their stories. Heated is a new 6-part series on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player dealing with climate change.
Offering an in-depth look at how iconic American-made products are created, this series celebrates the ingenuity, passion and creativity of the people who proudly stand behind these timeless classics.
Ancient Inventions was a BBC historical documentary series released in 1998. It was presented by ex-Monty Python member Terry Jones and looked at great inventions of the ancient world. The series is split into 3 episodes, namely City Life, Sex and Love, and War and Conflicts, all around 50 min long.
The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.
Paul’s fascination with trains stems from his childhood. His father was a driver on the London Underground and when, as a young boy, Paul witnessed his dad driving a train across Putney Bridge, it sparked a lifelong fascination of railways. Now, he is following in his father’s footsteps by joining the drivers upfront and in control of some of the world’s most amazing trains and experiencing the best views as he travels through breathtaking landscapes in the UK and Europe. From steep gradients and tight curves to pinpoint platform stops, Paul will learn what it takes to keep these mighty machines on track. Visiting Germany, France, Switzerland, Wales, Northern England and Isle of Wight, he’ll meet the people who keep the railways running - from engineers and conductors to passengers with fascinating stories of their own.
Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of "MOTTAINAI," which values cherishing the things we have.
Evan Davis looks at the British economy and asks what our country is good at and how it can pay its way in the world,
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10 episodes • 2018
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conveyor Belt Sushi | Mar 18, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Shinkansen | Apr 19, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Automatic Rice Cookers | May 17, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Electronic Bidet Toilets | Jun 21, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Quartz Wristwatches | Jul 19, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Instant Ramen | Aug 16, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Portable Music Players | Sep 20, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Gastrocameras | Oct 18, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Handheld Calculators | Nov 22, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Erasable Pens | Dec 20, 2018 | 0.0 |
16 episodes • 2019
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snap-Off Utility Knives | Jan 17, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Acrylic Aquarium Panels | Feb 21, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Makeup Brushes | Mar 21, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Compact Motorcycles | Apr 17, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Stay-Tight Fasteners | May 9, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Video Game Character | May 30, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Pedal Assist Electric Bicycles | Jun 19, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Cooling Gel Sheets | Jul 10, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Fiber Tip Pens | Aug 7, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Shock Resistant Wristwatches | Aug 21, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Cup Ramen | Sep 11, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Probiotic Drinks | Oct 9, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Special Effects Monster Movie | Oct 23, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Umami Seasoning | Nov 13, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Blue LEDs | Nov 27, 2019 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Spinning Top Toys | Dec 19, 2019 | 0.0 |
16 episodes • 2020
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Bread Makers | Jan 9, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Glow in the Dark Pigments | Jan 30, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Emoji | Feb 13, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Miniature Video Cameras | Mar 12, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 5 | 2D Barcodes | Mar 26, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Water Purifying Powder | Apr 16, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Worksheet Study Method | May 28, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Film Farming | Jun 25, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Surgical Microscope Stand | Jul 23, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Automatic Thread Trimmer Sewing Machines | Aug 13, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Robotic Exoskeletons | Aug 20, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Dinosaur Robots | Aug 27, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Palm Vein Authentication | Sep 24, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Fresh Freezing System | Oct 22, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Bottled Green Tea | Nov 25, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Personal Information Protection Stamps | Dec 24, 2020 | 0.0 |
8 episodes • 2021
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Planetariums | Jan 14, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Handheld Digital Pets | Jan 28, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Home Gaming Console / Smartphone Springs | May 15, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Neurosurgical Instruments / Weather Meters | Jul 16, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Body Fat Scales / Luggage Rack Mirrors | Jul 31, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Sushi Robots / Refractometers | Oct 30, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Camera Phones / Electron Microscopes | Nov 26, 2021 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Radio Controlled Watches / Encrusting Machines | Dec 11, 2021 | 0.0 |
14 episodes • 2022
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Blood Pressure Monitors / Test Patterns | Jan 8, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Drawing Tablets / Cascades (Airplane Component) | Jan 29, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Laptop Computers / Purification & Separation Systems | Feb 19, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Surgical Needles / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Equipment | Mar 19, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 5 | High-Capacity Optical Disks / Automatic Skewer Machines | Mar 26, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Ventilators for Premature Babies / Electron Beam Lithography Systems | Apr 30, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Landmine Clearance Machines / Linear Guides | May 28, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Canned Bread / Automatic Dorayaki Machines | Jun 25, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Mosquito Coils / Screw Removal Tools | Jul 30, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Pulse Oximeters / Egg Grading & Packing Systems | Sep 3, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Low Pain Needles / Sports Wheelchairs | Sep 24, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Fish Finders / Medical Simulators | Oct 29, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Lithium Ion Batteries / Dust Collectors for Tunnel Construction | Nov 26, 2022 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Correction Tape / Water Filter Media | Dec 24, 2022 | 0.0 |
11 episodes • 2023
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Automatic Ticket Gates / Tool Setters | Jan 28, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Automatic Door Sensors / Banknote Printing Machines | Feb 25, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Online Karaoke Services / Umbrella Bagging Machines | Mar 25, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Imitation Crab / Monorail Transporters | Apr 29, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Piano with Silent System / Plastic Food Models | May 27, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Cockroach Traps / Residential Maps | Jul 8, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Ultra-High-Speed Elevators / Carton Filling Machines | Jul 29, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Stand-Up Personal Watercrafts / Rice Crackers with Peanuts | Aug 26, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Lint Rollers / Rotating Beacon Lights | Sep 30, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Car Navigation Systems / Vapor Heat Treatment Systems | Oct 28, 2023 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Home Water Purifiers / Plastic Valves | Nov 25, 2023 | 0.0 |
12 episodes • 2024
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Direct Drive Turntables / Natto | Jan 20, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Letter Sorting Machines / Exhaust Gas Analyzers | Jan 28, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Cultured Pearls / Casting Systems | Feb 24, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Contactless IC Cards / Wasabi Packets | Mar 30, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Singing Synthesizers / Solder | Apr 27, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Fan-Cooled Workwear / Marine Cargo Tanks | May 25, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Diagnostic Ultrasound Machines / Sports Balls | Jun 29, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Artificial Leather / Blood Test Needles | Jul 27, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Tactile Paving / Crab Stick Machines | Aug 31, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Multihead Weighers / Aircraft Interior Products | Sep 28, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Jet-Air Hand Dryers / Artificial Teeth | Oct 26, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Seismic Oil Dampers / Fabric Trim | Nov 30, 2024 | 0.0 |
19 episodes • 2025
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhythm Machines / Food Packaging | Jan 11, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Ultra-thin Silk Fabrics / Membrane Structures | Feb 15, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Press-in Piling Machines / Virus Removal Filters | Mar 8, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Non-sprinkler Snow Melting Systems / Security Equipment | Mar 29, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Massage Chairs | Mar 29, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Capsule Figures | Apr 9, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Lotion Tissues | Apr 30, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Heat-resistant Labels | May 21, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Frozen Food Vending Machines | Jun 11, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Smokeless Grills | Jul 2, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Super-absorbent Towels | Jul 23, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Motorized Conveyor Rollers | Aug 6, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Laser Flaw Inspection Systems | Aug 27, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Curved Escalators | Sep 17, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Capsule Beds | Oct 1, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Eggshell Field Chalk | Oct 22, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 17 | Cosmetic Sponges | Nov 12, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 18 | Water Jet Cutters | Dec 3, 2025 | 0.0 |
| 19 | Automated Ginjo Koji Makers | Dec 24, 2025 | 0.0 |
6 episodes • 2026
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Non-Loosening Bolts | Jan 28, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Portable Fetal Monitors | Feb 11, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Concentrated Laundry Detergent | Mar 4, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Liquid Glass Coating | Mar 25, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Luminescent Ceramic Tiles | Apr 8, 2026 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Automatic Floodgates | Apr 29, 2026 | 0.0 |