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Five engineering feats from the 19th century.
1: The Lighthouse
Civil engineer Dr Mark Raiss tells the extraordinary story of the construction of Robert Stevenson 's Bell Rock lighthouse, 12 miles off the coast of Scotland.
Other parts played by Philip Anthony , John Baddeley , John Fleming and James Telfer Compiled and written by Martin Worth
Producer Mark Savage

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Mark Raiss
Unknown:
Robert Stevenson
Unknown:
Bell Rock
Played By:
Philip Anthony
Played By:
John Baddeley
Played By:
John Fleming
Played By:
James Telfer
Written By:
Martin Worth
Producer:
Mark Savage
Robert Stevenson:
Bill Paterson
John Rennie:
Paul Gregory
Source: Radio Times

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