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Genius of Britain

2010-05-30 · 50 min / episode · ★ 7.0

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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.

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Jim Al-KhaliliJim Al-KhaliliPresenter
Richard DawkinsRichard DawkinsPresenter
James DysonJames DysonPresenter
Stephen HawkingStephen HawkingPresenter

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