Power Lines

Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence explore the stories revealed by history's lines and linkages to uncover connections and compelling stories. This week - power lines. Tom makes a beeline for the Science Museum to find the first ever transatlantic telegraph cable, and discovers a recording of a Paul Robeson concert marking a historic moment in telecommunications. Iszi goes pylon spotting and hears about a pioneer who helped found the Electrical Association for Women. Producer: Craig Templeton-Smith A Pier production for Radio 4

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Power Lines is an episode from Making History by BBC.

This episode is 27:59 long.

This episode was published on Jan 29, 2019.

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