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The Genius of Invention Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 5.6 |
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About
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.
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Season 12013
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Stories behind the technologies and innovations which have transformed the modern world.
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Power | 6.9 | 13 | — | |
| ▶ | 2 | Speed | 6.8 | 6 | — | |
| ▶ | 3 | Communication | 5.6 | 6 | — | |
| ▶ | 4 | Visual Image | — | — | — |
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Michael Mosley Self - Presenter
Mark Miodownik Self - Presenter
Cassie Newland Self - Presenter
Brian Winston Self - University of Lincoln
Lucy Worsley Self - Historian
Matthew Sweet Self - Film Historian
Saul David Self - University of Buckingham
James Dyson Self
Helen Rappaport Self - Historian and Author
Alex Werner Self - Museum of London
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