TV series
The Genius of Invention
2013, English, on BBC Two.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2013
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S1 E4: Visual Image
Aired 14 February 2013
Seasons 1
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Details
- First aired
- 24 January 2013
- Last aired
- 14 February 2013
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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The Genius of Invention: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Genius of Invention are there?
The Genius of Invention has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Genius of Invention finished?
Yes. The Genius of Invention ended in 2013, so you can watch the whole story.
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