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Radio Surrey,10 mins

Britain’s First Robot: A Man of Metal and Mystery

Secret Surrey

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In 1928, Eric the Robot was born in Shere. He moved, he spoke and became an international star - but then he vanished. Simon Furber uncovers the strange tale behind his disappearance… and a surprising link to silver screen icon Diana Dors. 1928 image of Eric the Robot: Getty Images

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