Episode

Horizon: The Incredible Machine

Name: Horizon: The Incredible Machine
Released: 1976-01-26
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Michael Mosley, Paul Vaughan, Alice Roberts, Hannah Fry, Richard Feynman

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Overview

This episode of Horizon explores what actually happens inside our bodies using new optical techniques.

Details

Series: Horizon
Season: Season 13
Episode: Episode 4
Air date: 1976-01-26
Runtime: 60 min

Episode context

The Incredible Machine is Episode 4 in 1976 of Horizon. It aired on 1976-01-26. The runtime is 60 min.

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