Evil Genius with Russell Kane

Series 1

Russell, alongside celebrity guests, expert witnesses, and historians, will interrogate the reputation of a famous face from history in order to determine whether they’re sinned against or a sinner. By the end of each episode, Russell will call upon his panel of celebrities to cast a vote and settle, once and for all, the burning question: Evil or Genius?

Where to Watch Evil Genius with Russell Kane • Series 1

5 Episodes

Churchill
E1
ChurchillCharlie Higson, Judi Love and Geoff Norcott discuss the man once voted the Greatest Briton.
Einstein
E2
EinsteinRick Edwards, Ria Lina and Rachel Parris join Russell to discuss whether Albert Einstein was a genius or a controlling egomaniac.
Escobar
E3
EscobarAlex Brooker, Jon Richardson and Ellie Taylor weigh up drug lord Pablo Escobar.
Chanel
E4
ChanelTom Allen, Michelle de Swarte and Kerry Godiman discuss French fashion designer and Nazi collaborator Coco Chanel.
Nixon
E5
NixonMaisie Adam, Desiree Burch and Miles Jupp decide whether Nixon was actually, in fact, a crook.