Evil Genius with Russell Kane

Overview

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?

Key Crew

Top Cast

Russell Kane

Seasons

• Season 1

Season 1 (2023)

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5 episodes

Episodes

Episode 1: Churchill

2023-11-20

Charlie Higson, Judi Love and Geoff Norcott discuss the man once voted the Greatest Briton.

Runtime: 45 min

Episode 2: Einstein

2023-11-27

Rick Edwards, Ria Lina and Rachel Parris join Russell to discuss whether Albert Einstein was a genius or a controlling egomaniac.

Runtime: 45 min

Episode 3: Escobar

2023-12-04

Alex Brooker, Jon Richardson and Ellie Taylor weigh up drug lord Pablo Escobar.

Runtime: 45 min

Episode 4: Chanel

2023-12-11

Tom Allen, Michelle de Swarte and Kerry Godiman discuss French fashion designer and Nazi collaborator Coco Chanel.

Runtime: 45 min

Episode 5: Nixon

2023-12-18

Maisie Adam, Desiree Burch and Miles Jupp decide whether Nixon was actually, in fact, a crook.

Runtime: 45 min