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Local HeroesSeries 2
Episode 5 of 6

Adam Hart-Davis recalls heroes of science and invention in Wales. Amongst others, he reveals the inventions of Harry Grindell Matthews and Richard Trevithick.

Adam Hart-Davis recalls heroes of science and invention in Wales. Amongst others, he reveals the inventions of Harry Grindell Matthews - which include a portable radio and a supposed 'death ray' that could kill a rat at 64 feet - and Richard Trevithick, who ran the first railway locomotive at Merthyr Tydfil.

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Fri 14 Dec 200118:00
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