From the flashes of genius to the hard-won discoveries after many years of trial and error, this enlightening series explores the stories behind many of the inventions we take for granted today.
DirectorsJon Davenport, Hereward Pelling, Zoe Elliot-Shircore
Shock and Awe
Feb 13, 2016
A look at four inventions that shocked the world. Ouija, a game that claims to talk to the dead, Dynamite, an explosive invented to save lives, the electric chair and the rollercoaster.
The Vision Thing
Feb 20, 2016
Meet a young farm worker whose electric idea keeps us entertained, an astronomer who wants to see the birth of stars and an attorney whose copier terrifies governments.
Criminal Riches
Feb 27, 2016
A look at expensive innovations within the world of crime, including an alarm that keeps the crooks at bay, a device that revolutionises retail and a gun loved by bad guys.
Danger Magnets
Mar 5, 2016
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Need for Speed
Mar 12, 2016
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Life and Death
Mar 19, 2016
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Guns and Goldmines
Mar 26, 2016
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The Little Guy
Apr 2, 2016
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