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Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 3^rd Apr 2009, 22:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sat 4^th Apr 2009, 21:40 on BBC Two Wales (Analogue)

Comedy series where Dave Gorman and a celebrity guest chew over inventions and schemes pitched by members of the public. Dave is joined by celebrated actor Jonathan Pryce. Show more

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Presenter:: Dave Gorman
Participant:: Jonathan Pryce
Director:: John L Spencer
Producer:: Simon Nicholls

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Genius with Dave Gorman

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 20^th Mar 2009, 22:00 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Sat 21^st Mar 2009, 22:00 on BBC Two Wales

Comedy series where Dave Gorman and a celebrity guest chew over the ridiculous, unworkable but sometimes genius ideas pitched by members of the public. With guest Catherine Tate. Show more

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Presenter:: Dave Gorman
Participant:: Catherine Tate

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Genius with Dave Gorman

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 27^th Mar 2009, 22:00 on BBC Two Wales (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Fri 27^th Mar 2009, 23:35 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Comedy series where Dave Gorman and a celebrity guest hunt for genius among the nation's ideas to change the world and make it more fun. Dave is joined by comedian Frank Skinner. Show more

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Presenter:: Dave Gorman
Participant:: Frank Skinner
Director:: John L Spencer
Producer:: Simon Nicholls

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Genius with Dave Gorman

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 17^th Apr 2009, 22:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Fri 17^th Apr 2009, 22:00 on BBC Two England

Comedy series where Dave Gorman and a celebrity guest chew over inventions and schemes pitched by members of the public. Dave is joined by comedian and actor Johnny Vegas. Show more

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Presenter:: Dave Gorman
Participant:: Johnny Vegas
Director:: John L Spencer
Producer:: Simon Nicholls

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Genius with Dave Gorman

Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 24^th Apr 2009, 22:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Sat 25^th Apr 2009, 23:40 on BBC Two Wales

Comedy series where Dave Gorman and a celebrity guest chew over inventions and schemes pitched by members of the public. Dave's special guest is Germaine Greer. Show more

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Presenter:: Dave Gorman
Participant:: Germaine Greer
Director:: John L Spencer
Producer:: Simon Nicholls

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Genius with Dave Gorman

Series 1

Episode 6

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 1^st May 2009, 22:00 on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: Fri 1^st May 2009, 22:00 on BBC Two England

Comedy series where Dave Gorman and a celebrity guest chew over inventions and schemes pitched by members of the public. Dave's special guest is comedian and writer Stewart Lee. Show more

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Presenter:: Dave Gorman
Participant:: Stewart Lee
Director:: John L Spencer
Producer:: Simon Nicholls

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Genius with Dave Gorman

Series 2

Episode 1: Russell Howard and Hazel Irvine

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 27^th Sep 2010, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sat 2^nd Oct 2010, 23:45 on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Comedy series. Dave Gorman and guests Russell Howard and Hazel Irvine explore the ridiculous but sometimes genius ideas of the great British public. Show more

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Presenter:: Dave Gorman
Interviewed Guest:: Russell Howard
Interviewed Guest:: Hazel Irvine
Series Producer:: Ali Bryer Carron
Producer:: Simon Nicholls
Director:: John L Spencer
Executive Producer:: Paul Schlesinger
Production Manager:: Alison Passey
Writer:: Dave Gorman
Writer:: Carl Cooper
Writer:: David Scott
Writer:: Ali Crockatt

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Genius with Dave Gorman

Series 2

Episode 2: The Hairy Bikers and Jane Moore

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 4^th Oct 2010, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sun 10^th Oct 2010, 00:00 on BBC Two Scotland

Comedy series. Dave Gorman and guests The Hairy Bikers and Jane Moore test ideas including a scheme to harness the power created by menopausal women. Show more

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Presenter:: Dave Gorman
Interviewed Guest:: Dave Myers
Interviewed Guest:: Simon King
Interviewed Guest:: Jane Moore
Series Producer:: Ali Bryer Carron
Producer:: Simon Nicholls
Director:: John L Spencer
Executive Producer:: Paul Schlesinger
Production Manager:: Alison Passey
Writer:: Dave Gorman
Writer:: Carl Cooper
Writer:: David Scott
Writer:: Ali Crockatt

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Genius with Dave Gorman

Series 2

Episode 3: Vanessa Feltz and Richard Herring

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 11^th Oct 2010, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sun 17^th Oct 2010, 00:25 on BBC Two Scotland

Dave Gorman and guests broadcaster Vanessa Feltz and comedian Richard Herring test ideas including a device to help nervous job interviewees. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Dave Gorman
Interviewed Guest:: Vanessa Feltz
Interviewed Guest:: Richard Herring
Series Producer:: Ali Bryer Carron
Producer:: Simon Nicholls
Director:: John L Spencer
Executive Producer:: Paul Schlesinger
Production Manager:: Alison Passey
Writer:: Dave Gorman
Writer:: Carl Cooper
Writer:: David Scott
Writer:: Ali Crockatt

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Genius with Dave Gorman

Series 2

Episode 4: Chris Addison and Mel Giedroyc

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 18^th Oct 2010, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Mon 25^th Oct 2010, 00:00 on BBC Two Wales

Dave Gorman is joined by comedians Chris Addison and Mel Giedroyc to test ideas including a handshake simulation machine and an anti-wedgie device. Show more

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Presenter:: Dave Gorman
Interviewed Guest:: Chris Addison
Interviewed Guest:: Mel Giedroyc
Series Producer:: Ali Bryer Carron
Producer:: Simon Nicholls
Director:: John L Spencer
Executive Producer:: Paul Schlesinger
Production Manager:: Alison Passey
Writer:: Dave Gorman
Writer:: Carl Cooper
Writer:: David Scott
Writer:: Ali Crockatt

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Genius with Dave Gorman

Series 2

Episode 5: Tim Minchin and Alexei Sayle

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 25^th Oct 2010, 22:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Sun 31^st Oct 2010, 01:50 on BBC Two England

Dave Gorman is joined by comedians Tim Minchin and Alexei Sayle to test ideas including a controversial way of controlling the UK's seagull population. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Dave Gorman
Interviewed Guest:: Tim Minchin
Interviewed Guest:: Alexei Sayle
Series Producer:: Ali Bryer Carron
Producer:: Simon Nicholls
Director:: John L Spencer
Executive Producer:: Paul Schlesinger
Production Manager:: Alison Passey
Writer:: Dave Gorman
Writer:: Carl Cooper
Writer:: David Scott
Writer:: Ali Crockatt

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Genius with Dave Gorman

Series 2

Episode 6: Noddy Holder and Shappi Khorsandi

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Sun 31^st Oct 2010, 23:00 on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: Tue 9^th Nov 2010, 01:20 on BBC Two Scotland

Dave Gorman is joined by glam rock legend Noddy Holder and comedian Shappi Khorsandi. Ideas include a gadget to get rid of unwanted visitors. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Dave Gorman
Interviewed Guest:: Noddy Holder
Interviewed Guest:: Shaparak Khorsandi
Series Producer:: Ali Bryer Carron
Producer:: Simon Nicholls
Director:: John L Spencer
Executive Producer:: Paul Schlesinger
Production Manager:: Alison Passey
Writer:: Dave Gorman
Writer:: Carl Cooper
Writer:: David Scott
Writer:: Ali Crockatt

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