1948. Living in the nuclear age. video
Professor R E Peierls describes the benefits and dangers of the nuclear age
Sir Frank Whittle and the jet engine. video
Sir Frank Whittle describes the invention of the jet engine
Approaching the speed of sound. video
A BBC reporter approaches the speed of sound flying in a Gloster Meteor
The water speed record. video
The Campbells, Bluebird and the water speed record
A description of an early computer. video
A reporter describes the computer used to assist counting at the 1955 general election
Early computers - like 'a living thing' video
Early computers were very different from the PCs that we are all familiar with today.
The spread of 'talking machines' video
A reporter describes how 'talking machines' play an ever greater role in people's lives.
