The Genius of Invention
6.5
4 votes
January 24, 2013
1 season, 4 episodes
Documentary
Overview
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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