Genius

Comedy game show on BBC Two

Started: March 20, 2009
Ended: October 31, 2010
Network: BBC Two
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 12
Genre: comedy television series
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Original language: British English

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Genius is a comedy game show on BBC Two, adapted from the original radio series hosted by the comedian Dave Gorman. On Genius, members of the public submit a range of unusual ideas and inventions for Gorman and guest celebrity judges to decide whether the idea is "Genius". The first series began airing on 20 March 2009, following the success of an unaired pilot.

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Website: bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00jg76g language: British English

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