Comedy | History
Station:
Sky History (GB)
Status:
Running
Start:
2023-11-20
Rating:
10/10 from 1 users
Evil Genius with Russell Kane is a comedy panel show in which the comic will call upon his panel to cast a vote and settle, once and for all, the burning question: Evil or Genius?In each episode, 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.
There is no Next Episode of Evil Genius with Russell Kane planned.
S1E3 - Escobar
Russell invites comedians Jon Richardson, Alex Brooker and Ellie Taylor to discuss the life of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. Alongside South American history specialist Professor Matthew Brown, the team delves into stories about the benevolent crime boss and discovers that he was actually an economic genius who built hospitals and roads for less fortunate communities. Will they vote this notorious gangster as ‘Evil' or ‘Genius?
Air Date: 04 Dec 2023 15:00 (CDT)
S1E4 - Chanel
Comedians Tom Allen, Kerry Godliman and Michelle De Swarte join Russell to investigate the life and times of the fabulous French fashionista Gabrielle ‘Coco' Chanel. With the help of fashion expert Caryn Franklin, they learn about the lies surrounding her impoverished beginnings, how she survived WWII through her relationship with a Nazi baron and her work as an operational Nazi spy. Will the figure who revolutionised women's fashion be classified as ‘Evil' or ‘Genius'?
Air Date: 11 Dec 2023 15:00 (CDT)
S1E5 - Nixon
In the final episode of the series, Russell explores the legacy of US President Richard Nixon with the help of comedians Miles Jupp, Maisie Adam and Desiree Burch. Historian and Nixon scholar Dr Kaeten Mistry helps the team discover that the Watergate scandal might not actually be so serious by today's standards and that Nixon could be the founding father of environmentalism. After weighing everything up, will they vote the president who resigned in disgrace as ‘Evil' or ‘Genius'?
Air Date: 18 Dec 2023 15:00 (CDT)