Power Lines - a podcast by BBC Radio 4
from 2019-01-29T16:00
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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
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