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The Genius of Invention

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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...

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.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Power

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

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...

Info about The Genius of Invention

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:History