The Genius of Invention

Supporting Content

• The invention of the electricity generator—Learning Zone, Power

  Duration: 4:59

• Trial of competing television technologies—Learning Zone, Visual Image

  Duration: 6:00

• The impact of the steam engine—Learning Zone, Power

  Duration: 3:20

• The invention of the jet engine—Learning Zone, Speed

  Duration: 6:03
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• Downloadable Booklet

  Find out more about some of Britain's best inventions by downloading the following booklet. The list was compiled for the Radio Times by BBC science experts.
  
  50 Great British Inventions (PDF 10.2MB, Adobe Reader Required)