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Relive five days of spider magic in Liverpool
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Final approach
The spider prepares to disappear.
At the tunnel
Fans wait for their last glimpse of La Machine.
Fire
The atmosphere hots up before bedtime.
Spider Saturday
Thousands turn out to see La Machine parade by some Liverpool icons.
Water ballet
The crowd gets soaked at the water ballet.
The puppeteers at work
A view underneath the spider to see the puppeteers at work.
On the legs of a spider...
Screaming crowds, an air of excitement and precarious puppeteers!
Spider Paparazzi
Mike Travis plays Peter Parker, snapping the spider with his massive camera!
Saturday delay
On Saturday morning, the giant spider is still asleep.
Artichoke interview
Adam Riozzi talks to one of the production team from Artichoke.
Elfie the elephant fan
After being enthralled by The Sultan's Elephant, Elfie has come specially from London.
The paramedic
On the dark and wet streets, Alex catches up with one of the support workers.
The volunteers
It's their job to stop crowds being crushed by the spider.
Snow
Scientists want to know how Liverpool's giant spider reacts to atmospheric conditions.
Close encounter
Our mobile correspondent gets a close look as she passes by.
Spider walking
"La Princesse" walks near the docks.
Spinning out Gordon Brown
The mysterious spider meets Gordon Brown on her second day in Liverpool.
Following La Machine
Following La Machine through Liverpool's Chinatown.
Pinhole wizard
An inventive spider deserves an inventive fan.
Children's reaction
Find out what kids really think of giant spiders.
Crowds gather
Crowds gather to see the spider hang by a thread.
La Machine Appears
A giant spider emerges from its cocoon in a derelict building!
Preview
A sneak preview of an animatronics project set to invade Liverpool.
Word of Mouth.
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