Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World(2019)
Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World Synopsis
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.
Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World (2019) is a documentary series that premiered on April 21, 2019, spanning 1 season and 6 episodes. It stars Jim Al-Khalili and Patrick Stewart. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2019-04-21
- Last aired:
- 2019-05-26
- Producers:
- Ben Bowie, Iain Riddick
Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Executive produced by Ben Bowie and Iain Riddick.
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Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World?
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Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World (2019) is available to stream on Disney Plus, YouTube TV, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen and WETA+, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World are there?
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Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World has 1 season and 6 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on April 21, 2019.
Is Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World still running?
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No. Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on May 26, 2019.
Who is in the cast of Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World?
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Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World (2019) stars Jim Al-Khalili and Patrick Stewart. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World any good?
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Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World (2019) is rated 7.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.