The invention of TV | Britain’s Greatest Invention
For Trevor McDonald, the television is ultimately the winner of best British invention - when growing up in Trinidad it inspired him to pursue broadcasting.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 8'21''
- Broadcast year: 2017
Curriculum Connection
- Science | Electricity | Identify common electrical appliances
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: Britain's Greatest Invention
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