Genius of Britain [3 Discs]

"As originally screened on English television, the five-part documentary miniseries Genius of Britain chronologically investigates five different eras of British scientific history. Each episode hones in on a unique period, and finds a contemporary scientist ""profiling"" a figure from that period. For instance, Stephen Hawking discusses Isaac Newton, Richard Dawkins looks at Alfred Russel Wallace, and David Attenborough examines Joseph Banks. Other hosts include geneticist Paul Nurse] and industrial designer James Dyson. The programs place a strong thematic emphasis on unsung geniuses who played pivotal roles in reshaping how society thinks and operates."