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The Genius of Invention

The Genius of Invention

The Genius of Invention

2013 1 Seasons 4 Episodes ⭐ 6.5 Documentary

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 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 revea

EP 2

Speed

We take our ability to travel quickly and safely across the globe for granted. This reveals the fascinating chain of eve

EP 3

Communication

Nothing has shrunk the globe more than our extraordinary ability to talk across the oceans and continents. This reveals

EP 4

Visual Image

Our ability to see and record live events from right across the world has shrunk the globe, making virtual neighbours of

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