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Genius of Britain

2010Show1 season5 episodes

Documentary
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

A wholesome, hopeful documentary series about history and a real life story.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Episodes

1 season · 5 episodes · best: S1E4 "Out of the Darkness" 9.0

Episodes

8.5

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Scientific History
  • British Innovation
  • Educational Documentary
  • Biographical Accounts
  • Historical Figures
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Inspiring Discoveries
  • Expert-Led
  • British Heritage

Cast

8 of 8 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jonathan Rudd

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 30, 2010 · May 30, 2010 · Ended

First aired
May 30, 2010
Last aired
May 30, 2010
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Genius of Britain worth watching?"

Questions about Genius of Britain

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Genius of Britain worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 8.2).

Is Genius of Britain okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Genius of Britain?

4 h

About 4 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2010 to 2010.

Will I feel good after watching Genius of Britain?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Genius of Britain plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.