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?
Maisie Adam, Desiree Burch and Miles Jupp decide whether Nixon was actually, in fact, a crook.
Tom Allen, Michelle de Swarte and Kerry Godiman discuss French fashion designer and Nazi collaborator Coco Chanel.
Alex Brooker, Jon Richardson and Ellie Taylor weigh up drug lord Pablo Escobar.
Rick Edwards, Ria Lina and Rachel Parris join Russell to discuss whether Albert Einstein was a genius or a controlling egomaniac.
Charlie Higson, Judi Love and Geoff Norcott discuss the man once voted the Greatest Briton.
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?