I know this was a five episode documentary type TV series, but the only one of these programmes that I actually saw was the Gun episode. Jeremy Clarkson hosting/presenting this programme obviously gives it more humour and Britishness to it, even if he's not talking about cars.
There are 5 episodes in this series covering the 5 inventions that "Changed the World" They are are the Gun, Computer, Jet, Telephone, and Television Clarkson has a more British perspective on these inventions than you would see on Nova. He does give credit where credit is do, but does make everyone aware that what you take for granted is not always correct.
I like Jeremy Clarkson a lot, he has great sense of humor and he is very good commentating on cars with clever humor and intelligence.But this show was boring I'm sorry, the only decent episode was about the gun.