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The Genius of Invention

Season 1 Episode 1: Power

Every time we switch on a light or boil a kettle we rely on power to do it. Episode one of The Genius of Invention reveals the fascinating chain of events that made such every-day miracles possible. It tells the story of the handful of extraordinary British inventors and inventions who helped bui...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Power

Aired: Jan 24, 2013

Every time we switch on a light or boil a kettle we rely on power to do it. E...

Episode 2 Speed

Aired: Jan 31, 2013

We take our ability to travel quickly and safely across the globe for granted...

Episode 3 Communication

3. Communication

Aired: Feb 7, 2013

Nothing has shrunk the globe more than our extraordinary ability to talk acro...

Episode 4 Visual Image

4. Visual Image

Aired: Feb 14, 2013

Our ability to see and record live events from right across the world has shr...

Main Cast

Michael Mosley

Michael MosleyPresenter

Cassie NewlandPresenter

Mark MiodownikPresenter

Info about The Genius of Invention

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History