
TV series
The Dream Machine
1991, English, on BBC Two.
A five-part series about the origins, history and impact of the computer, a machine that changed the world.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 58 min
- Status
- Ended in 1991
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Latest episode
S1 E5: The Passing of Remoteness
Aired 15 December 1991
Seasons 1
Details
- First aired
- 17 November 1991
- Last aired
- 15 December 1991
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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The Dream Machine: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Dream Machine are there?
The Dream Machine has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 58 minutes each.
Is The Dream Machine finished?
Yes. The Dream Machine ended in 1991, so you can watch the whole story.
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