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Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World

7.820191 seasonUTV SeriesDocumentary

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.

DirectorBen Harding
ProducersIain Riddick·Ben Bowie

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 5 other countries

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Türkiye and 1 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Telescope
Apr 21, 2019 9.0
E2
The Airplane
Apr 28, 2019
E3
The Robot
May 5, 2019
E4
The Car
May 12, 2019 9.0
E5
The Rocket
May 19, 2019
E6
The Smartphone
May 26, 2019

Cast · Directed by Ben Harding

JAJim Al-Khalili
Jim Al-Khalili
Self - Presenter
PSPatrick Stewart
Patrick Stewart
Narrator (voice)

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How many seasons are in Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World?

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2019.

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Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World?

No — Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.