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Genius of Britain

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About Genius of Britain

Genius of Britain is a documentary TV series that premiered on May 30, 2010. It has 1 season and 5 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 5 "Asking Big Questions", aired on May 30, 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

5 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2010 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 16 years ago

Genius of Britain Season 1 release dates →
  1. E5

    5. Asking Big Questions

    Finale

    Recent 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 future that faces us all.

  2. E4

    4. Out Of The Darkness

    In 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 British scientific community rose to the occasion, creating technologies that still impact our lives today.

  3. E3

    3. The Lights Come On

    Science 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 and error, focused experiments, and just-discovered

  4. E2

    2. A Roomful Of Brilliant Minds

    A 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 Industrial Revolution by perfecting the steam engine.

  5. E1

    1. The First Five

    A 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, united by a passion to understand a comet in the sky.

Cast & crew

  • David Attenborough

    David Attenborough

    Self

  • Kathy Sykes

    Self

  • Paul Nurse

    Paul Nurse

    Self

  • Olivia Judson

    Self

  • Francis Crick

    Self

  • Fred Hoyle

    Self

  • James Watson

    James Watson

    Self

  • Robert Winston

    Robert Winston

    Self (voice)

Genius of Britain FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Genius of Britain?

Genius of Britain has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 30, 2010.

When did the latest episode of Genius of Britain come out?

The most recent episode of Genius of Britain, Season 1 Episode 5 "Asking Big Questions", aired on May 30, 2010.

How many seasons of Genius of Britain are there?

Genius of Britain has 1 season with 5 episodes in total.

When did Genius of Britain first air?

Genius of Britain first aired on May 30, 2010.

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