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Sparks of Invention

Genres

Documentary

OverView

From the flashes of genius to the hard-won discoveries after many years of trial and error, this enlightening series explores the stories behind many of the inventions we take for granted today.

Others

Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

08 December 2025

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Richard Lintern

Richard Lintern

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