The Dream Machine (1991) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Dream Machine online in HD.
The Dream Machine — Storyline
A five-part series about the origins, history and impact of the computer, a machine that changed the world.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Andrew Sachs, Lesley Judd
The Dream Machine — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1991-11-17 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 5 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Status | Ended |
The Dream Machine — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Giant Brains (1991-11-17) — Englishman Charles Babbage conceived the basic idea of a computer about 150 years ago, as a machine that would eliminate error and relieve humans of the tedium of calculation. But
- E2: Inventing the Future (1991-11-24) — Forty-five years ago a few brave souls risked everything to prove that computers were destined for more than just the laboratory.
Interviews:
Ted Withington (network engineer, in
- E3: The Paperback Computer (1991-12-01) — The manuscripts of the Middle Ages, available to only a select priesthood, turned into the paperback book. How close are we to the "paperback" computer? The development of the pers
- E4: The Thinking Machine (1991-12-08) — By the 1960s, a computer could do university-level calculus and play chess, but the search for a true thinking machine turned out to be a lot more difficult than anyone had dreamed
- E5: The Passing of Remoteness (1991-12-15) — The tens of millions of computers in the world have begun talking to one another. This "networking" has allowed all sorts of new communities to grow up, regardless of distance. But
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Dream Machine have? 1 season(s) with 5 episodes.
Where can I watch The Dream Machine? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
