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The Genius of Invention

6.5
1 season
4 episodes
Ended
Documentary

Plot Summary

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.

First Aired:January 24, 2013
Last Aired:February 14, 2013
Episode Runtime:1h 0m
Networks:
BBC Two

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Seasons (1)

Season 1

Season 1

4 episodes

Aired: 2013

Stories behind the technologies and innovations which have transformed the modern world.