The 20th century witnessed an astonishing revolution in physics, from unlocking the secrets of the atom to solving the mysteries of the cosmos.
It was also the century when radio and television became widespread, so for the first time we were able to see who the greatest minds really were.
Using rare archive dating back to the 1920s, this film provides a unique insight into the lives and personalities of some of the most brilliant physicists.
Although intellect and talent were important to the success of the scientists it was ultimately their characters that drove the great discoveries.
Catch the action on Da Vinci learning Channel tomorrow tonight via StarTimes.
Broadcast Time: 23 OCT 2016 @ 21:00 CAT
Channel ID: DTT 363 / DTH 308
TARGET: Adults
