Genius
- Radio panel show
- BBC Radio 4
- 2005 - 2008
- 18 episodes (3 series)
Radio panel show in which Dave Gorman and a celebrity guest take a range of ideas from the public, in the hope they will find something that is 'Genius'. Stars Dave Gorman.
Key details
- Genre
- Panel Show
- Broadcast
- 2005 - 2008
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Episodes
- 18 (3 series)
- Creators
- Ali Crockatt and David Scott
- Star
- Dave Gorman
- Producer
- Simon Nicholls
- Company
Each episode of Genius sees host Dave Gorman and a celebrity guest deciding which ideas and inventions thought up by the Radio 4 listeners have the unique quality of 'Genius'. At the end of each show the audience vote for which idea put forward that week should win the coveted 'Genius Trophy'.
Additional details
- Tagline
- The show all about your ideas.
- Production
- Studio
Website links
- Official Website
The official mini-site for the radio show from the BBC. - Dave Gorman's Website
The host's personal website. Includes the quote: "hosting Genius is definitely one of the most enjoyable jobs I've done". - Gormano
This blog, written by Dave Gorman, covers the latest news relating to Genius. - Oppo-site
The website of Tony and Stuart who suggested the science of opposites in to Johnny Vegas. Via their website they are trying to get an opposite for every noun in the English Language. - Wikipedia
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Thursday 27th October 2005 at 6:30pm on BBC Radio 4
- Most recent repeats
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- Friday 2nd August 2024 at 4:00am on Radio 4 Extra - Series 3, Episode 6
- Thursday 1st August 2024 at 8:00pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 3, Episode 6
- Thursday 1st August 2024 at 2:00pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 3, Episode 6