Season 1
(2013)
Overview
Stories behind the technologies and innovations which have transformed the modern world.
Cast
Episodes
Power 0.0
January 24, 2013
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 reve…
Speed 0.0
January 31, 2013
We take our ability to travel quickly and safely across the globe for granted. This reveals the fascinating chain of ev…
Communication 0.0
February 7, 2013
Nothing has shrunk the globe more than our extraordinary ability to talk across the oceans and continents. This reveals…
Visual Image 0.0
February 14, 2013
Our ability to see and record live events from right across the world has shrunk the globe, making virtual neighbours o…