Genius of Britain

Genius of Britain

2010•50m•7.0/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.0/10(1)

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.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

May 30, 2010

Last Aired

May 30, 2010

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

The First Five

Air date: 2010-05-30

E2

A Roomful Of Brilliant Minds

Air date: 2010-05-30

E3

The Lights Come On

Air date: 2010-05-30

E4

Out Of The Darkness

Air date: 2010-05-30

E5

Asking Big Questions

Air date: 2010-05-30

Cast

Jim Al-Khalili

Jim Al-Khalili

Presenter

Richard Dawkins

Richard Dawkins

Presenter

James Dyson

James Dyson

Presenter

Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking

Presenter

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