Synopsis
This program covers Marconi's first transatlantic radio transmission on December 12, 1901, and Concorde's first flight from London to NYC on November 22, 1977.
- Programme: Days That Shook the World
- Series: 1
- Episode: 11: Marconi's First Transatlantic Radio Transmission
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2003
- History
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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