THE CABLE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

Narrated by Jessie Buckley, The Cable That Changed The World tells the riveting story of the first transatlantic cable being laid on the ocean floor.

Paired with historical reenactments and rare archive footage of the installation, this documentary brings to life the story of the cable that gapped the 3000km bridge between North America and Europe.

Learn the incredible story of the men who spent 8 years laying this cable, their perseverance, sacrifice and determination as they push the boundaries of engineering that made way for modern communications and technology.

Airing on August 14^th on BBC iPlayer.