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The Age of Genius
Dramatised documentary in which Andrew Marr explains how Edinburgh became a beacon of intellectual thought, prompted by the philosopher David Hume and economist Adam Smith.
Dramatised documentary in which Andrew Marr explains how Edinburgh changed from a squalid provincial city into a beacon of intellectual thought, led by the brilliance of the philosopher David Hume and the father of economics, Adam Smith.
Their enlightened ideas opened up the eyes of the people across the world, arguing for a progressive and tolerant society with freedom of speech, freedom of thought, and freedom of action. Their ideas are just as relevant today as they were over 250 years ago.
Last on
Wed 20 Jun 2007
00:20
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Wales
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Andrew Marr |
Broadcasts
- Tue 19 Jun 2007 23:20Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except East, Wales & Yorkshire
- Wed 20 Jun 2007 00:20Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Wales