‎The Secret Genius of Modern Life - Apple TV

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Hannah Fry uncovers the secrets behind the miraculous technologies of the modern world, revealing the mind-blowing stories behind their invention.

Documentary · 2022 · 49 min

Starring Hannah Fry

EPISODE 1

Air Fryer

Hannah explores the Air Fryer's surprising history, from its accidental creation to a WWII pilot's cold dinner.

49 min · 2 Apr 2025
EPISODE 2

Fridge

Hannah hits the production line with appliance giant Bosch to find the lifeblood at the heart of every fridge and gets a lesson in carrot droop.

50 min · 2 Apr 2025
EPISODE 3

Rollercoaster

Hanna uncovers the wild origins of the modern-day rollercoaster and gets the inside story on the UK's newest, tallest and fastest coaster, Thorpe Park's Hyperia.

49 min · 2 Apr 2025
EPISODE 4

Doorbell

The smart doorbell is a top tech success. Hannah visits Ring in LA to explore its history, from a tinkerer, Soviet spy tech, and a student's thirst to security staple.

51 min · 2 Apr 2025
EPISODE 5

Motorway

Hannah heads to the National Highways control centre to learn more about the UK's extensive motorway system and learns the parts a mathematician, F1 legend, and 1960s road signs played in shaping them.

49 min · 2 Apr 2025

Hannah Fry

Host
Eileen Inkson

Producer
Paul Overton

Producer