The Cable That Changed the World

The Cable That Changed the World

2024
58m
6.5

6.5/10

2 votes
Documentary History
Overview

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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Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
RTÉ BBC Northern Ireland Tyrone Productions
Production Countries
Germany France Ireland United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

technology atlantic ocean electric installation communication science history telecommunications historical documentary

Quick Facts

Release Date August 5, 2024
Status Released
Language EN
Website Visit Site

Cast

Jessie Buckley
Jessie Buckley

Self - Narrator (voice)

Key Crew

Ruán Magan
Director
Patricia Carroll
Executive Producer
Ruán Magan
Executive Producer
Ruán Magan
Writer
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