Sparks of Invention

Series · 2016

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.

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Richard Linternself

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Premiere date 2016-02-13

Countries United Kingdom

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