About this season
From the flashes of genius to the hard-won discoveries after many years of trial and error, this enlightening series explores the stories behind many of the inventions we take for granted today.
Episodes (8)
1. Shock and Awe
Aired 13 February 2016
A look at four inventions that shocked the world. Ouija, a game that claims to talk to the dead, Dynamite, an explosive invented to save lives, the electric chair and the rollercoaster.
2. The Vision Thing
Aired 20 February 2016
Meet a young farm worker whose electric idea keeps us entertained, an astronomer who wants to see the birth of stars and an attorney whose copier terrifies governments.
3. Criminal Riches
Aired 27 February 2016
A look at expensive innovations within the world of crime, including an alarm that keeps the crooks at bay, a device that revolutionises retail and a gun loved by bad guys.
4. Danger Magnets
Aired 5 March 2016
5. Need for Speed
Aired 12 March 2016
6. Life and Death
Aired 19 March 2016
7. Guns and Goldmines
Aired 26 March 2016
8. The Little Guy
Aired 2 April 2016