In a special podcast recorded in front of an audience at London's Science Museum,and the panel explore what it means to be a genius

They let us out of the studio to spend a night in the museum...

It was our first ever recording in front of a live audience, taking over part of London's Science Museum to discuss the nature of genius.

Making his first appearance on this podcast was genius personified Stephen Hawking, who opened a debate on The Genius of Britain at the museum's IMAX cinema earlier in the evening.

The theoretical physicist features in Channel 4's new TV series Genius of Britain: Scientists Who Changed the World which began on 30 May. You'll be able to catch up with any episodes you miss on 4oD.

We spoke to someone who could be considered a modern day genius, a man estimated to be worth more than a billion pounds, entrepreneur-inventor Sir James Dyson.

Our guest for the night, and helping us to nail the nature of genius, was psychologist Dr Kevin Dutton. Kevin is an expert on social influence. His new book Flipnosis is out now.

On our panel of Guardian genii were Nell Boase and science correspondent Ian Sample. Earlier we sent them roaming around the museum's Lates event: Nell tested her IQ, and Ian watched as the Babbage difference engine came to life.

We also handed the mic over to our audience to nominate their favourite genius and ask questions of the panel.

If you came along, thanks so much. We would love to get your feedback on the night. We hope you enjoyed it. You can add your comments below or tweet @iansample, @alokjha or @scienceweekly. Relive the night by keying #swlive.

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Finally, our thanks to the wonderful staff at London's Science Museum.

WARNING: contains strong language.

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