The Genius of Invention
Every time we switch on a light or boil a kettle we rely on power - but most people don't stop to think about the inventions and discoveries that allow us to live the way we do. In an exciting new four-part series for BBC Two, The Genius of Invention reveals the fascinating chain of events behind inventions that make everyday life possible.
The Genius of Invention (2013)
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Countries
United Kingdom
Ratings
TMDB users
6.5/10
4 votes
Rating consensus
65/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Moderate-to-positive blended read — weighted ~65/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
Michael Mosley
Presenter
Cassie Newland
Presenter
Mark Miodownik
Presenter
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The Genius of Invention (2013)
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