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?
Episode 1
Charlie Higson, Judi Love and Geoff Norcott discuss the man once voted the Greatest Briton.
Episode 2
Rick Edwards, Ria Lina and Rachel Parris join Russell to discuss whether Albert Einstein was a genius or a controlling egomaniac.
Episode 3
Alex Brooker, Jon Richardson and Ellie Taylor weigh up drug lord Pablo Escobar.
Episode 4
Tom Allen, Michelle de Swarte and Kerry Godiman discuss French fashion designer and Nazi collaborator Coco Chanel.
Episode 5
Maisie Adam, Desiree Burch and Miles Jupp decide whether Nixon was actually, in fact, a crook.
