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Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World

Genres

Documentary

OverView

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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

8/10

Release Date

02 September 2025

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Jim Al-Khalili

Jim Al-Khalili

Self - Presenter

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