Electricity was once seen as a magical power, but it is now the lifeblood of the modern world, underpinning every aspect of our technological advancements. In SHOCK & AWE: THE STORY OF ELECTRICITY, professor Jim Al-Khalili tells the story of humanity's quest to master this mysterious natural force. The three-part series explores the dazzling imaginations and extraordinary experiments of the maverick geniuses who harnessed the power of electricity to light our cities, communicate across the seas and through the air, create modern industry and enable the digital revolution.