Genius of Britain

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  • Channel 4
  • Documentary

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The First Five
Episode overview
The first programme begins 350 years ago when a small group of friends, colleagues and rivals defied everything that was known about the world at that time. Stephen Hawking and Jim .. show full overview
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A Room Full of Brilliant Minds
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This episode looks at the scientific spark that ignited the Industrial Revolution in Britain. James Dyson tells the story of how a young James Watt was inspired to perfect the steam .. show full overview
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The Lights Come On
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This episode looks at the scientific titans of the 19th century, whose drive and ambitions created the railways, discovered electricity and devised one of the most explosive ideas ever: .. show full overview
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Out of the Darkness
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This episode examines how war can bring with it innovation as well as horror. It tells the story of some of the scientists and engineers who helped Britain win the Second World War, .. show full overview
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Asking the Big Question
Episode overview
The final programme in the series looks at the incredible discoveries of the last 50 years and reveals where some of the greatest minds of our time think we are heading. Richard .. show full overview

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