Series synopsis
Genius of Britain is a documentary television series that premiered on May 30, 2010. It ended on May 30, 2010. It stars Jim Al-Khalili, Richard Dawkins, James Dyson and Stephen Hawking.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jim Al-Khalili as Presenter
- Richard Dawkins as Presenter
- James Dyson as Presenter
- Stephen Hawking as Presenter
Guest cast
- David Attenborough as Self
- Kathy Sykes as Self
- Paul Nurse as Self
- Olivia Judson as Self
- Francis Crick as Self
- Fred Hoyle as Self
- James Watson as Self
- Robert Winston as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | May 30, 2010 | May 30, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The First Five | May 30, 2010 |
| 2 | A Roomful Of Brilliant Minds | May 30, 2010 |
| 3 | The Lights Come On | May 30, 2010 |
Production
Release
| First aired | May 30, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | May 30, 2010 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | ended |