Professor Jim Al-Khalili takes viewers on an electrifying journey through the history of our quest to master nature’s most mysterious force – electricity. From its early days as a magical power, to its current role as the lifeblood of the modern world, electricity has played a crucial role in shaping the technological advancements of our time.
The series delves into the fascinating stories of the maverick geniuses who used electricity to light our cities, communicate across the seas and through the air, create modern industry, and give us the digital revolution. It highlights the discoveries of scientists who, just under 200 years ago, found that electricity is connected to another of nature’s most fundamental forces – magnetism.
The second episode, in particular, focuses on how harnessing the link between magnetism and electricity completely transformed the world, allowing us to generate a seemingly limitless amount of electric power which we could utilise to drive machines, communicate across continents and light our homes. This is the story of how scientists and engineers unlocked the nature of electricity in an extraordinary century of innovation and invention.
Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity is a must-watch for anyone interested in the history of science and technology. Join Professor Jim Al-Khalili as he takes us on a journey through the age of invention and uncovers the stories behind the groundbreaking discoveries that have shaped our modern world.
