“Evil Genius,” based on BBC Sounds’ successful podcast of the same name, starring Russell Kane will examine the archives of five historical figures. Three famous guests, historians, and expert contributors will join Russell in each episode. The panel will question the divisive figure’s reputation to determine if they were Evil or Genius.

Charlie Higson (The Enemy, The Dead), Tom Allen (Sensitive Skin, Bake Off: The Professionals), Alex Brooker (Very British Problems, Hobby Man), Miles Jupp (The Legend of Tarzan, Misbehavior), Rachel Parris (The Mash Report, The IT Crowd), Desiree Burch, Alex Brooker, Michelle deSwarte, Kerry Godliman, Rich Edwards, Ria Lina, Judi Love, Ellie Taylor, Geoff Norcott, Alex Brooker, and Rick Edwards.

Evil Genius, a five-part series, is scheduled to premiere on Sky HISTORY on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 9 p.m.