Synopsis
In the final programme, viewers show off their ideas for hovercraft, ice lenses, scientific musical instruments and bar-snack separators - all inspired by heroes featured in the series. Plus Adam Hart-Davis heads for the East Midlands, where local heroes include spinning-machine inventor Richard Arkwright and the brilliant Isaac Newton.
- Programme: Local Heroes
- Series: 5
- Episode: 06: East Midlands
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2000
Licence: ERA Licence required
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