TV series
Genius of Britain
2010, English.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 2010
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Latest episode
S1 E5: Asking Big Questions
Aired 30 May 2010
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Jim Al-KhaliliPresenter · 5 ep
- Richard DawkinsPresenter · 5 ep
- James DysonPresenter · 5 ep
- Stephen HawkingPresenter · 5 ep
- Kathy SykesSelf · 4 ep
- David AttenboroughSelf · 3 ep
- Robert WinstonSelf (voice) · 2 ep
- Paul NurseSelf · 1 ep
- Olivia JudsonSelf · 1 ep
- Francis CrickSelf · 1 ep
- Fred HoyleSelf · 1 ep
- James WatsonSelf · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 30 May 2010
- Last aired
- 30 May 2010
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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Genius of Britain has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
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