For John, one invention is pure genius, an engineering marvel that powered global trade. The other? A clunky, overcomplicated box that can ruin your day for the price of four pounds’ parking. Which goes into the Genius Vault, and which gets crushed into the junk heap?

Chantal-Lauren takes us on a journey through technology and trends that are shaping our world. One is hailed as a creative breakthrough, the other is shaking up an entire industry—both fascinating, both controversial. Will they earn a spot in the Genius Vault or be consigned to history? Tune in to find out.

In this Battle of Britain special, historian Stephen Williams reveals the hidden technologies that helped defend an island under siege. He argues one innovation was decades ahead of its time — and another was doomed from the start. Which will soar into the Genius Vault, and which will crash into the junk pile of history?

Steven Dowd , a survivor of a life-changing injury who turned adversity into innovation. From personal struggle to creating something that’s inspiring change worldwide, Steve shares the highs, lows, and unexpected lessons along the way. A story of resilience, ingenuity, and the human spirit—without giving away exactly what made it genius.

What happens when a top Formula One engineer pivots from race cars to agriculture? Terrence Goad reveals how his team invented a breakthrough that could transform farming forever. But in Genius or Junk, no invention escapes judgment—so which everyday innovation makes his list of history’s greatest designs… and which popular machine does he toss straight onto the junk heap?

From the high-pressure world of touring cars to the design bench, Kevin Berry has seen it all. But which everyday innovations will he crown as genius… and which get dumped in the junk pile of history?

Find out in this week’s episode of Genius or Junk

A quick taste of the wild ideas, brilliant inventions, and questionable gadgets coming up. What will amaze you… and what will make you laugh?