The Genius of Invention 2013

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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    Season 1

    2013

    4 episodes

    Season 1 of The Genius of Invention premiered on January 24, 2013.

    Stories behind the technologies and innovations which have transformed the modern world.