The Secret Life of the Engine - remastered

I've been in my workshop making things ever since, and the covid lockdown was the perfect time to make some new videos, trying to pass on some of what I've learnt. So do try my new 'Secret Life of Components'
These old films were remastered and upscaled by Norman Margolus from a 1987 PAL tape made directly from the 16mm print, using machine learning software from Topaz labs. Commentary added in Feb 2021.
View all 18 episodes of the series and read about their background on my website:

[timhunkin]

Apologies that the last second of the video got cutoff while uploading and I didn't notice. So my final words were:
"might actually be greener than today's electric monsters"

[cmmartti]

On his website, Tim says that:
> Its best to watch the new versions with an ad blocker installed on your browser. I don't receive any of the income from the ads but am unable to remove them because Youtube automatically detects the theme music which is copyrighted. The income from the ads is split between Google (who own Youtube) and the copyright holder. Its fair enough for Google to make some money, its obviously expensive to host so many videos and Youtube does provide a unique and accessible service. However, copyright law has become deeply corrupt. It now rarely supports the creative people who originated the material but instead the money goes to multinational companies, in this case, The Universal music Group.

[Ateesh]

Being from Hungary, I never saw this series but I am completely hooked now. His attitude is so down to earth and so enthusiastic at the same time that you are just completely immersed.

[Soapy]

I couldn't "like" it back then. Love it even more now. Thank you Sir

[stevescarsfish]

I remember watching this episode on PBS when I was 10. My dad let me take a old lawnmower apart that wasn’t running. It took me about a week and I had it running. Learned about carburetors and Magneto ignition systems. It’s a shame we have turned into a throw away Society. Funny how many things people throw a way and it’s something easy to fix. A broken wire or blown fuse. Thank you Tim for everything you do. My condolences for Rex

[der.Schtefan]

These videos, even if slightly dated, are far superior to most of the content explaining technology on TV today. Made with so much love and passion for engineering, it makes me proud to be one myself.

Thank you a thousand times for uploading them!

[MCW]

The remastering is fantastic. So clear. They look better now than when they were broadcast. My favorite scene is knocking a hole in the oil filter. I laugh every time I watch it. Thanks for taking the time to do these. I sure miss Rex, I’m sure his soul is happy and free.

[nottiification]

I always loved the voice-acting in the animated bits... so brilliantly understated.

[cleanmachine]

Growing up in Australia I was introduced to the secret life of machines series by my father, a (now retired) mechanical engineer. He also VHS taped a number of episodes and passed them onto a friend of ours, a similar age to myself.

Both myself and they friend are now in engineering careers, and give a lot of credit to your series for this. Thanks!

[MakeSomething]

This was fantastic! I love the commentary at end! Thank you!

[frykasj]

Now I just need James Burke's "Connections" series remastered, and I can die a happy man.

[spacytest]

Always been a fan Tim one of Englands greats

[vsvnrg]

where tim gets a face full of oil (12:11) is great but my very favourite point is where both tim and rex both try to extinguish a potential wildfire (3:19) while not attracting the audience's attention to it. the closing comments about tyre and brake dust are extremely important for the future of mankind. electric bicycles are probably our best choice.

[AkiaraDolls]

This show is a real piece of art and a source of information. Thank you for keeping it there and thanks to Mr. Tim Hunkin for making it.

[bgwknhb]

Wonderful... I'm a grown man wishing I could watch these with my dad.

[DaryleTilroe]

All I can say is that I hope those few thumbs down are just slips of mouse.... Tim Hunkin is an international treasure and The Secret Life series inspired a generation or more of scientists and engineers.

[bowieinc]

Originally, I skipped some of your video topics that I felt I had a pretty good understanding of. Then, when I ran out videos to watch, I went back and watch the other ones and I actually learned a good deal on each one of the topics that I “thought I knew“. Thank you

[floratubbs]

Love the inventor being constantly blown out of his own workshop.

[gregntammie]

I absolutely love your videos Mr. Hunkin. I never saw these Secret Life of videos growing up in America. So retro now. Your arcade games are fabulous. Being an automation technician I understand how they work, but having the creativity, engineering and fabrication skills to make it all WORK is amazing. Thank you, sir!

[craiggilchrist]

Met Tim once. One of the most friendliest people ever. Great sense of humour.