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Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity (2011)

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Professor Jim Al-Khalili tells the electrifying story of our quest to master nature's most mysterious force - electricity. Until fairly recently, electricity was seen as a magical power, but it is now the lifeblood of the modern world and underpins every aspect of our technological advancements. Without electricity, we would be lost. This series tells of dazzling leaps of imagination and extraordinary experiments - a story of maverick geniuses who used electricity to light our cities, to communicate across the seas and through the air, to create modern industry and to give us the digital revolution.

First Air Date
October 6, 2011
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Rating
8.0/10 (19 votes)

Cast: Jim Al-Khalili

Network: BBC Four
Production: BBC Productions, The Open University
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Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity

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Professor Jim Al-Khalili tells the electrifying story of our quest to master nature's most mysterious force - electricity. Until fairly recently, electricity was seen as a magical power, but it is now the lifeblood of the modern world and underpins every aspect of our technological advancements. Without electricity, we would be lost. This series tells of dazzling leaps of imagination and extraordinary experiments - a story of maverick geniuses who used electricity to light our cities, to communicate across the seas and through the air, to create modern industry and to give us the digital revolution.

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StatusEnded
TypeDocumentary
First Aired10/6/2011
Last Aired10/20/2011
Seasons1
Episodes3
LanguageEnglish
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Seasons

3

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45m

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2011

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Jim Al-Khalili

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity about?

Professor Jim Al-Khalili tells the electrifying story of our quest to master nature's most mysterious force - electricity. Until fairly recently, electricity was seen as a magical power, but it is now…

How many seasons does Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity have?

1

How many episodes does Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity have?

3

Is Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity still running?

No, it ended in 2011.

When did Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity first air?

October 6, 2011

Who stars in Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity?

Jim Al-Khalili

What genre is Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity?

Documentary

Where can I watch Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity?

Amazon Prime Video and Magellan TV