The Genius of Invention
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.
Cast
Michael Mosley
Presenter
Cassie Newland
Presenter
Mark Miodownik
Presenter
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