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The Secret Genius of Modern Life

2022–2025·Returning Series·3 Seasons·17 Episodes·59 min·BBC Two·Wednesday · 20:00
Studio: BBC Studios Science Unit, The Open University
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UK
English · Documentary
DOCUMENTARY
Documentary

Overview

Hannah Fry uncovers the secrets behind the miraculous technologies of the modern world, revealing the mind-blowing stories behind their invention.

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Cast

Hannah Fry
Hannah Fry
Self - Presenter

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Seasons

Series 16 episodes
2022
1
Bank Card
2022-11-10
59m8.0es619843
2
Food Delivery App
2022-11-17
59m6.0es619844
3
Virtual Assistant
2022-11-24
59m6.0es619845
4
Electric Car
2022-12-01
59m5.0es619846
5
Fitness Tracker
2022-12-08
59m7.0es619847
6
Trainer
2022-12-15
59m5.0es619848
Series 26 episodes
2023
1
Passport
2023-11-08
49m7.0es619849
2
Vacuum Cleaner
2023-11-22
51m9.0es619850
3
Smartphone
2023-11-29
50m7.0es619851
4
Microwave
2023-12-06
50m7.0es619852
5
Headphones
2023-12-07
49m5.0es619853
6
Lift
2023-12-14
58m7.0es619854
Series 35 episodes
2025
1
Air Fryer
2025-04-02
58m8.0es619855
2
Fridge
2025-04-09
59m6.0es619856
3
Rollercoaster
2025-04-16
59m6.0es619857
4
Doorbell
2025-04-23
59m6.0es619858
5
Motorway
2025-04-30
58m5.0es619859
Added: 5/14/2026Updated: 6/5/2026