Fay Finlay
Director
The Secret Genius of Modern Life (2022)
Series 3
Hannah Fry uncovers the secrets behind the miraculous technologies of the modern world, revealing the mind-blowing stories behind their invention.
Released Nov. 10, 2022
Episode 56 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Watch Providers: BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BBC Select Apple Tv channel
Production Companies: BBC Studios Science Unit
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S3E1 - Air Fryer
Hannah takes a look at the air fryer – a device that is rapidly taking over people's kitchens, cooking up everything from bread rolls to baked Alaska and almost making ovens obsolete.
April 2, 2025, midnight
S3E2 - Fridge
Hannah hits the production line with appliance giants Bosch to find the lifeblood at the heart of every fridge and gets a lesson in carrot droop.
April 9, 2025, midnight
S3E3 - Rollercoaster
Hanna uncovers the wild origins of the modern-day rollercoaster and gets the inside story on the UK’s newest, tallest and fastest coaster – Thorpe Park's Hyperia.
April 16, 2025, midnight
S3E4 - Doorbell
The rise of the smart doorbell is one of the great tech success stories of the 21st century. Hannah heads to Los Angeles to take a deep dive into doorbell history and talk to market leaders Ring.
April 23, 2025, midnight
S3E5 - Motorway
Hannah takes a drive to the National Highways control centre for the UK’s busiest motorway to meet the team that keep the motorways running 24/7.
April 30, 2025, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 56 min.
Season Runtime: 954 min.
Released: Nov. 10, 2022
Last Air Date: April 30, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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