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BBC Four

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Jim Al-Khalili uncovers the fascinating story of the smartphone. It would take a Hollywood star, a missed vacation and a Roman siege to give us the device that defines our age. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Jim Al-Khalili
Interviewed Guest:
Saul David
Interviewed Guest:
Nadya Mason
Interviewed Guest:
Jim Meigs
Interviewed Guest:
Danielle George
Interviewed Guest:
Tan Le
Interviewed Guest:
Philippe Kahn
Executive Producer:
Iain Riddick
Executive Producer:
Ben Bowie
Director:
Sean Smith
Source: BBC Online
BBC Four

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Jim Al-Khalili explores the fascinating story of the robot, from ancient times to the modern day - asking if robots will one day take over the world. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Jim Al-Khalili
Interviewed Guest:
Rod Brooks
Interviewed Guest:
Liang Zhipeng
Interviewed Guest:
Sydney Padua
Interviewed Guest:
Chris Burton
Interviewed Guest:
Danielle George
Interviewed Guest:
Owen Holland
Interviewed Guest:
Jennifer Trosper
Interviewed Guest:
Linus Engelberger
Interviewed Guest:
Giorgio Matar
Interviewed Guest:
Jim Meigs
Director:
Sean Smith
Executive Producer:
Ben Bowie
Executive Producer:
Iain Riddick
Source: BBC Online