Embark on an electrifying 39-minute journey through the chemistry of batteries and electricity in this Royal Institution video. Explore the pioneering work of Michael Faraday and Alessandro Volta, delve into the reactivity series and displacement reactions, and witness the production of light through chemical processes. Discover the early applications of electrical cells, unravel the chemistry behind car batteries, and observe the powering of a start motor. From historical breakthroughs to recent Nobel Prize-winning advancements, gain a comprehensive understanding of chemical electricity through engaging demonstrations and explanations, all presented from the comfort of Andrew Szydlo's basement laboratory.