Evil Genius With Russell Kane
- TV factual
- Sky History
- 2023
- 5 episodes (1 series)
A TV series based on Russell Kane's podcast of the same name.
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Series 1, Episode 1 - Winston Churchill
Comedy discussion show delving into the biographies of polarising figures from the past to ask the simple question - were they evil or genius? Here, Judi Love, Geoff Norcott and Charlie Higson join host Russell Kane to discuss the man once voted the Greatest Briton - Winston Churchill.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 20th November 2023
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- Sky History
- Length
- 60 minutes
Cast & crew
| Russell Kane | Host / Presenter |
| Judi Love | Guest |
| Geoff Norcott | Guest |
| Charlie Higson | Guest |
| Chandrika Kaul (as Professor Chandrika Kaul) | Self |
| Dominic Selwood | Self |
| Kevin Ruane | Self |
| Natalie Rout (as Dr Natalie Rout) | Self |
| Lee Stuart Evans | Writer |
| James Kayler | Series Director |
| Mel Balac | Executive Producer |
| Ben Knappett | Executive Producer |
| Diana Carter (as Di Carter) | Executive Producer |
| Dan Korn (as Daniel Korn) | Executive Producer |
| Fergus Thom | Producer/Director |
| Tom Baker | VT Edit Producer |
| Simon Winkler | Senior Producer |
| Luke Price | Editor |
| Joshua Grace | Production Designer |
| Charlie Grainger | Director of Photography |
| James Tinsley | Lighting Designer |
| Martin Higgins | Lighting Designer |
| Mirco Altenbach | Composer |
Press
Evil Genius With Russell Kane review
Ill-informed comedians debate whether Churchill was a good man, then bluff their way through talk of atrocities with nary a gag being cracked. Who thought this was a good idea?
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 20th November 2023Evil Genius With Russell Kane review
The comedian's popular podcast about divisive historical figures has been transported to TV, kicking off with a debate on Churchill's legacy.
Jasper Rees, The Telegraph, 20th November 2023