
TV series
The Genius of Photography
2007, English, on BBC Four. Created by Martin Davidson.
How photography changed our lives
Documentary series exploring the history of photography - from daguerreotype to digital, from portraits to photo-journalism, from art to advertising.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2007
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Snap Judgements
Aired 29 November 2007
Seasons 1
Details
- First aired
- 25 October 2007
- Last aired
- 29 November 2007
- Network
- BBC Four
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
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How many seasons of The Genius of Photography are there?
The Genius of Photography has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Genius of Photography finished?
Yes. The Genius of Photography ended in 2007, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Genius of Photography on?
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What shows are like The Genius of Photography?
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Who created The Genius of Photography?
The Genius of Photography was created by Martin Davidson and stars Denis Lawson.
