Series

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World

★ 7.8(6)20191h 0m1 season

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Good to know

Release date: 2019-04-21
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Network: PBS, BBC Four
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Bigger Bang

About Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World is a 2019 web series in the Documentary genre, starring Jim Al-Khalili and Patrick Stewart. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes, and originally aired on PBS and BBC Four. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Take a mind-blowing journey through human history, told through six iconic objects that modern people take for granted, and see how science, invention and technology built on one another to change everything.

Seasons (1)

Season 16 eps · 2019

Cast

Jim Al-Khalili

Self - Presenter

Patrick Stewart

Narrator (voice)

Themes & keywords

technologyinventiontelescoperocketflightrobot

Frequently asked questions

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Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World is not on Netflix in Denmark right now.

How many seasons of Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World are there?+

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World has 1 season and 6 episodes in total.

Who stars in Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World?+

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World stars Jim Al-Khalili and Patrick Stewart.

When did Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World come out?+

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World is a 2019 web series.

What genre is Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World?+

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World is Documentary series.