Genius of Britain (2010)
Genius of Britain is a five-part television documentary presented by leading British scientific figures, such as Stephen Hawking, Richard Dawkins, James Dyson, David Attenborough, Robert Winston, Paul Nurse, Jim Al-Khalili, Kathy Sykes and Olivia Judson. The series charts the history of some of Britain's most important scientists and innovators. It was first broadcast on Channel 4 on 30 May 2010.
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Episodes
- 1 1. The First Five2010-05-30 · 50mA superstar array of modern-day scientists share the history of five polymaths--experts in a wide variety of subjects and fields-who put Britain's brilliance firmly on the map, uni
- 2 2. A Roomful Of Brilliant Minds2010-05-30 · 50mA second generation of British scientists includes the son of a boat builder, a charismatic risk-taker, an unsung botanist pioneer, and the visionary who kick-started the Industria
- 3 3. The Lights Come On2010-05-30 · 50mScience came of age by the early 19th century, propelling Britain to the future with communications delivered at the tap of a finger, electrical power and light conjured from trial
- 4 4. Out Of The Darkness2010-05-30 · 50mIn the face of war, courage can manifest itself in myriad ways. From the invention of radar to fend of Luftwaffe attacks to the sheer genius that drove wartime code breaking, the B
- 5 5. Asking Big Questions2010-05-30 · 50mRecent advances probing the secrets of DNA, human nature, and nanotechnology are explored, and Stephen Hawking and Richard Dawkins have a thought-provoking exchange about the futur
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Jim Al-KhaliliPresenter
Richard DawkinsPresenter
James DysonPresenter
Stephen HawkingPresenterYou might also like
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