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The Genius of Invention
Trailer: The Genius of Invention
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Michael Mosley, Cassie Newland, Mark Miodownik
Studio: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Runtime: 60:14 minutes
Quality: HD
First Air Date: Jan 24, 2013
Last Air date: Feb 14, 2013
Episode: 4 Episode
Season: 1 Season

The Genius of Invention Season 1
Stories behind the technologies and innovations which have transformed the modern world.

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 reveals the fascinating chain of...

Speed
We take our ability to travel quickly and safely across the globe for granted. This reveals the fascinating chain of events that made such everyday...

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

Visual Image
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