Inventions That Rocked the World

Inventions That Rocked the World (2015-2016)

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Quest brings you "Inventions That Rocked the World". Technical innovations and inventions have shaped the world of popular music through the decades. From drum machines to downloads this series features archive footage of artists, engineers and producers who used them. They are bought to life by the big hits of the time that quite literally, rocked our world and forever changed our relationship with music. Through sensational clips, expert interviews from artists such as Moby and Gary Numan and a sound track provided by the titans of rock ‘n' roll we explore the ingenious inventions that changed contemporary music, shaped popular culture and rewrote social history. All brought together by narration from British music legend Suggs.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06From the Bandstand to the StadiumJan 5, 2016
S01E05Sound FXDec 29, 2015
S01E04Synthesised SoundDec 22, 2015
S01E03Recording StudioDec 15, 2015
S01E02Going ElectricDec 8, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Who narrated the show?

The show was narrated by Chris Barrie.

What was the main theme of the first episode of Inventions That Rocked the World?

The first episode was about the invention of the automobile.

In which episode was the invention of the telephone discussed?

The telephone was discussed in the fourth episode of the show.

What is the name of the episode about the invention of the electric guitar?

The episode is titled "Electric Guitar" and is the sixth episode of the season.

Who invented the phonograph and in which episode was it discussed?

The phonograph was invented by Thomas Edison and it was discussed in the second episode of the show.

How many inventions were discussed altogether in the show?

A total of 12 inventions were featured and discussed in the show.

Who was credited with the invention of the airplane?

The Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were credited with the invention of the airplane.

In which episode was the invention of the television discussed?

The invention of the television was discussed in the seventh episode of the show.

Who invented the steam engine and in which episode was it discussed?

James Watt was credited with inventing the steam engine, and it was discussed in the fifth episode of Inventions That Rocked the World.

What was the main theme of the ninth episode of the show?

The ninth episode was about the invention of the light bulb.

Who invented the first electric battery and in which episode was it discussed?

Alessandro Volta invented the first electric battery, and it was discussed in the third episode of the show.

In which episode was the invention of the computer discussed?

The invention of the computer was discussed in the eleventh episode of the show.

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