Season 1
5 episodes | Premiered Feb 4, 1995- Episode 1The Space and Time MachineJan 7, 1995
- Episode 2Real LivesJan 14, 1995
- Episode 3The Body ElectricJan 21, 1995
- Episode 4Tales from the CityJan 28, 1995
- Episode 5The Waking DreamFeb 4, 1995
The Last Machine
TV & Cartoons
1995
- Premiere
- January 7, 1995
- Runtime
- 40 min
- Genres
- Documentary
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
Overview
The Last Machine is a documentary series about the early period of cinema. It is based on the book "The Last Machine: Early Cinema and the Birth of the Modern World" by Ian Christie. Hosted by Terry Gilliam, it was broadcasted on BBC2 from January to February 1995. The episodes chronicle the history of cinema up to the year 1913. It delves on the events that influenced the development of the entertainment industry such as advancements in transport. The show also discusses early directors like Lumiere, Edison, Melies, and Pathe.
Companies
- Network
- BBC Two
Seasons and Episodes
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Source Information
- TheTVDBseries metadata | verified Sep 22, 2026