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Small Objects ofDesire

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

The extraordinary history of everyday objects.
The Light Bulb. Although this century's most popular artificial light source had its early detractors, the design was so successful that it has remained almost unchanged for 100 years. It took at least 15 men to invent the light bulb, and sports commentator Peter O'Sullevan describes the early stages of the race to perfect the symbol of the bright idea.
Producer Peter Simpson
Series producer Peter Grimsdale ● PICTURE STORY: page 71 ● CEEFAX SUBTITLES

Contributors

Commentator:
Peter O'Sullevan
Producer:
Peter Simpson
Producer:
Peter Grimsdale
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