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As millions fight and die on the battlefield during the Second World War, another war is being fought in the laboratory. The US military selects J. Robert Oppenheimer to develop the world’s first nuclear bomb, but Oppenheimer is in a race against Hitler’s top physicist, the world renowned Werner Heisenberg. The very fate o... 41:28 Expired
Joseph Pulitzer has built himself up from a penniless immigrant, to the preeminent newspaper giant of New York City. His insistence on accuracy and groundbreaking headlines have made his ‘New York World’ the top selling newspaper in the country. But Pulitzer’s journalistic integrity is tested when young millionaire, Willia...May 2018
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Celebrated inventor Thomas Edison goes to war with former assistant Nikola Tesla to determine who will power the world with electric light. Thomas Edison is one of the world’s most prolific inventors, developing the phonograph, the motionpicture camera, and the electric light bulb. But when his former assistant Nikola Tes... 43:49 Expired
These are the men and women who solved the world’s problems, changing the way we live through innovation, and creating history-altering inventions. This is the story of the unseen forces behind the greatest races for innovation, the moments when the brightest minds were given the rare opportunity to change the world. In 18...November 2017 41:51
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As soon as the Second World War ends, another conflict begins. But this war won’t be a battle of bullets: it will be a battle of minds. The Americans and Soviets, deadlocked in the Cold War, set their sites on 'the final frontier'. In the race to space, only one side can get their first.October 2017 41:37
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After sketching his idea for an 'electric television' on his highschool chalkboard, Philo Farnsworth dedicates his life to gaining the knowledge necessary to make his dream a reality. But when RCA tries to buy his patent (and the riches that come with it), Farnsworth and the RCA founder David Sarnoff face off; the results...November 2015 1:25:47
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Genius tells the story of the men and women that changed the way we live. These are the heroes, legendary icons, luminaries who changed the world through monumental innovations and staggering ingenuity. They gave us the aeroplane and the television, the six-gun, the A-bomb and more. But behind every great genius is a great... 1:25:23 Expired
Planes/The Newspaper - The Wright Brothers build and fly the world’s first airplane, but they keep it a secret, leaving an opening for motor designer, Glenn Curtiss, to swoop in and compete to be the first to fly in public. Joseph Pulitzer’s journalistic integrity is tested when young millionaire, William Randolph Hearst, ... 1:27:10 Expired
Genius tells the story of the men and women that changed the way we live. These are the heroes, legendary icons, luminaries who changed the world through monumental innovations and staggering ingenuity. They gave us the aeroplane and the television, the six-gun, the A-bomb and more. But behind every great genius is a great... 1:27:10 Expired
Genius tells the story of the men and women that changed the way we live. These are the heroes, legendary icons, luminaries who changed the world through monumental innovations and staggering ingenuity. They gave us the airplane and the television, the six-gun, the A-bomb and more. But behind every great genius is a great ...February 2014
Dave Gorman is joined by glam rock legend Noddy Holder and comedian Shappi Khorsandi as they hear the case for another batch of inventions, schemes and policies presented by the public.
January 2014
Australian Tim Minchin and comedian Alexei Sayle join Dave Gorman to uncover bona fide genius within the nutty ideas proffered this week.
Comedians Chris Addison and Mel Giedroyc join Dave Gorman in his relentless pursuit of the genius in our midst.
Dave Gorman is joined by comedian Richard Herring and broadcaster Vanessa Feltz to decide if wild ideas pitched by members of the audience are genius or insane.
TV food gurus the Hairy Bikers join Dave Gorman to decide which ideas would improve humankind and qualify for 'Genius' status.
Celebrity chat meets inspired thinking as host Dave Gorman explores the eccentric but genius ideas pitched by members of the Great British public. Guests: comedian Russell Howard and sports presenter Hazel Irvine.