Professor Jim Al-Khalili tells the electrifying story of our quest to master nature's most mysterious force - electricity. Until fairly recently, electricity was seen as a magical power, but it is now the lifeblood of the modern world and underpins every aspect of our technological advancements. Without electricity, we would be lost. This series tells of dazzling leaps of imagination and extraordinary experiments - a story of maverick geniuses who used electricity to light our cities, to communicate across the seas and through the air, to create modern industry and to give us the digital revolution.
Show Info
Schedule: Thursdays
(60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Episodes ordered: 3 episodes
Official site: www.bbc.co.uk
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Previous Episode
Revelations and Revolutions
Episode 1x03; Oct 20, 2011
How understanding the secret of electrical superconductivity could transform the world.
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x03: Revelations and Revolutions | Oct 20, 2011 | |
| 1x02: The Age of Invention | Oct 13, 2011 | |
| 1x01: Spark | Oct 6, 2011 |
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Extra Details
Also known as:
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Az elektromosság története (
Hungary)
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История электричества (
Russian Federation)