The Genius of Invention

1 Season
4 Episode

The Genius of Invention - Season 1


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60 minutes 2025 HD

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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 of Invention reveals the fascinating chain of events behind inventions that make everyday life possible.

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