The Cable That Changed the World
The first transatlantic communications cable, traversing the ocean floor from Valentia Island, County Kerry, to Newfoundland, Canada, 165 years ago was an 8 year endeavor that helped lay the foundation of the modern technology industry and explains the fragility of undersea cables today.
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Ruán Magan Director · Ronan Coleman Composer Juangus Dinsmore Editor
First release August 5, 2024 · Produced in Germany, France, Ireland, United Kingdom · Languages English, French
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RTÉ
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BBC Northern Ireland
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Tyrone Productions
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Germany · France · Ireland · United Kingdom
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English
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English · French
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Ireland · August 5, 2024
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Germany
August 17, 2024 · TV · arte
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