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The Secret Genius of Modern Life

Series 1

Electric Car

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Two HD

Available for 12 months

Hannah Fry discovers why innovations in meat packing almost derailed the electric car revolution and how a breakthrough in camcorder batteries led to Elon Musk’s electric empire. Show more

BBC Two HD

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BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.