Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity 2011
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- October 6, 2011
- Last Aired
- October 20, 2011
- Format
- 1 season · 3 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~2.3 hours (45 min/ep)
- Network
- BBC Four
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Magellan TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity?
Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity is a television series first released in 2011. Catalogued under Documentary.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 3
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 6, 2011
- Last aired
- Oct 20, 2011
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC Four
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 from 19 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 3 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~45 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC Four
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Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity is a television series first released in 2011. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by BBC Four. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 3 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Discover how humanity mastered electricity, transforming it from a magical power into the lifeblood of the modern world.”
- features extraordinary experiments and dazzling leaps of imagination
- told by presenter Jim Al-Khalili
- limited plot details available in the provided sources
Watch it if you are interested in the history of science and the story of electricity.
This is a documentary series suitable for general audiences interested in science and history.
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Season 1 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Spark Mytharc Oct 6, 2011
- E2 The Age of Invention Core Oct 13, 2011
- E3 Revelations and Revolutions Mytharc Oct 20, 2011
Frequently asked questions
Who presents the series?
The series is presented by Professor Jim Al-Khalili.
What is the subject of the series?
It tells the story of our quest to master electricity and its role in modern technological advancements.
When was the series released?
The series was released in the year 2011.
What genre is the series?
The series is a documentary.
What themes are covered in the programs?
The programs cover maverick geniuses who used electricity to light cities, communicate, create modern industry, and drive the digital revolution.
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