Inventions That Changed the World facts for kids
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| Created by | Jeremy Clarkson |
| Directed by | Neil Ferguson |
| Starring | Jeremy Clarkson |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
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| Producer(s) | Michael J. Mosley |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
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| Original network | BBC Two |
| Original release | 15 January – 12 February 2004 |
Inventions That Changed the World is an exciting five-part TV show from BBC Two. It is presented by Jeremy Clarkson. This series first aired on January 15, 2004.
The show explores some of the most important inventions ever made. These inventions truly helped to shape our modern world. You can often catch repeats of this series on the UKTV channel Yesterday. Sometimes, the episodes are shortened to 46 minutes for commercials.
Exploring Amazing Inventions
This TV series dives into five incredible inventions. Each episode shows how one big idea changed everything. It covers their history and how they still affect us today.
Episode Guide: Discovering Key Inventions
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| 1 | "The Gun" | 15 January 2004 | |
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Jeremy Clarkson explores the history of the gun. He shows how this invention changed warfare and human history. You'll learn about its early forms and how it developed over time.
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| 2 | "The Computer" | 22 January 2004 | |
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This episode reveals the amazing story of the computer. Clarkson traces its origins from simple calculators to powerful machines. He also looks at new areas like artificial intelligence.
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| 3 | "The Jet" | 29 January 2004 | |
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Find out how the jet engine changed travel forever. Jeremy Clarkson even travels around the world in just five days! This shows how fast and easy global travel became.
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| 4 | "The Telephone" | 5 February 2004 | |
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Clarkson shares the fascinating details of the very first telephones. He explains how this invention connected people across distances. See how much communication has changed since then!
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| 5 | "The Television" | 12 February 2004 | |
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Finally, Clarkson uncovers the invention of the television. He shows how this device brought news and entertainment into homes. Learn about its huge impact on the world.
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See also
- Inventions of America
- Inventions of the Islamic Golden Age
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