Smartphone (Season 2 Episode 3 of 6): The technology that goes into the smartphone. The Secret Genius of Modern Life airs on BBC Two HD at 2:45 AM, Thursday 4 January. The technology that goes into the smartphone
Vacuum Cleaner (Season 2 Episode 2 of 6): The technology that goes into the vacuum cleaner. The Secret Genius of Modern Life airs on BBC Two HD at 3:50 AM, Thursday 28 December. The technology that goes into the vacuum cleaner
Passport (Season 2 Episode 1 of 6): The technology involved in the passport. The Secret Genius of Modern Life airs on BBC Two HD at 12:40 AM, Thursday 21 December.
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Lift (Season 2 Episode 6 of 6): Hannah Fry examines the technology behind the lift. The Secret Genius of Modern Life airs on BBC Two HD at 12:15 AM, Monday 18 December.