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The Box That Changed Britain
Poet Roger McGough narrates the story of how a simple invention - the shipping container - changed the world forever and forced Britain into the modern era of globalisation.
Poet Roger McGough narrates the extraordinary story of how a simple invention - the shipping container - changed the world forever and forced Britain into the modern era of globalisation.
With a blend of archive and modern-day filming, the incredible impact of the box is told through the eyes of dockers, seafarers, ship spotters, factory workers and logisticians. From quayside in huge container ports to onboard ships the size of four football pitches, the documentary explains how the shipping container has transformed our communities, economy and coastline.
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Mon 5 Aug 201323:00
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Roger McGough |
| Producer | Graeme McAulay |
| Director | Graeme McAulay |
| Executive Producer | Dominic Crossley-Holland |
Broadcasts
- Sun 9 May 201021:00
- Mon 10 May 201003:50
- Tue 11 May 201022:25
- Wed 12 May 201002:45
- Sat 15 May 201019:00
- Sun 16 May 201004:00
- Tue 24 Aug 201023:00
- Wed 2 Feb 201120:00
- Sat 5 Mar 201120:00
- Sun 6 Mar 201102:55
- Wed 31 Aug 201119:30
- Thu 1 Sep 201102:30
- Mon 5 Aug 201323:00
